NETILMICIN SULFATE

Common Tradename
NETROMYCIN
Class
aminoglycoside
Dosage, Adult (usual)
3-6.5mg/kg/day IV/IM divided Q8-12H, MAX 7.5mg/kg/day
Dosage, Pediatric, (usual)
less than 6wks of age, 4-6.5mg/kg/day IV/IM divided Q12H
6wks-12yrs of age, 5.5-8mg/kg/day IV/IM divided Q8-12H
Dose Adjustments:
renal impairment
hemodialysis
How Supplied
25 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Indications
susceptible bacterial infections
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to netilmicin products/aminoglycosides
Adverse Effects
nephrotoxicity
ototoxicity
neurotoxicity
hypersensitivity
Drug Interactions
bumetanide
capreomycin
carboplatin
cephalosporins
cidofovir
cyclosporine
ethacrynic acid
furosemide
magnesium
nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers
piretanide
succinylcholine
tacrolimus
typhoid vaccine
Pregnancy Category
D
Breast Feeding
unknown

REFERENCE: MICROMEDEX(R) Healthcare Series Vol. 111 expires 3/2002

DESIGNED BY HASHIM TAYEB (Bsc PHARM)