Dosage;
Children: 10 mg/kg I.V. every 12 hours for 3 doses, then 6 mg/kg I.V. or I.M. once daily
For more severe infections: 10 mg/kg I.V. every 12 hours for 3 doses, followed by 10 mg/kg I.V. or I.M. once daily
Adults: 6 mg/kg (∼400 mg) on the first day, followed by 3 mg/kg (∼200 mg) once daily thereafter
For more severe infections: 6 mg/kg (∼400 mg) given every 12 hours for 3 doses, followed by 6 mg/kg/day; doses up to 12 mg/kg/day may be used
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Targocid | Sanofi Aventis | Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd | 200mg | 2s | Inj | per Vial | KES 8,817.00 |
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria;
prophylaxis against gram-positive endocarditis in dental surgery; peritonitis associated with CAPD
Dosage Range
I.M., I.V.:
Children: 10 mg/kg I.V. every 12 hours for 3 doses, then 6 mg/kg I.V. or I.M. once daily
For more severe infections: 10 mg/kg I.V. every 12 hours for 3 doses, followed by 10 mg/kg I.V. or I.M. once daily
Adults: 6 mg/kg (∼400 mg) on the first day, followed by 3 mg/kg (∼200 mg) once daily thereafter
For more severe infections: 6 mg/kg (∼400 mg) given every 12 hours for 3 doses, followed by 6 mg/kg/day; doses up to 12 mg/kg/day may be used