Mezlocillin
Overview
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Mezlocillin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 1 to 2 g | 1.5 (1.5) | 6 hourly | | For uncomplicated gonorrhoea. |
| 1.5 to 2 g | 1.8 (1.75) | 6 hourly | IM,IV | For unconplicated urinary tract infection |
| 4 g | 4 (4) | 6 hourly | IV | For prophylaxis of Infection during surgery. |
| 200 to 300 mg/kg | 250 (250) | 6 hourly | IV | Individed doses, |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 50 mg/kg | 50 (50) | 4 hourly | Intamuscular | |
| 50 mg/kg | 50 (50) | 4 hourly | IV infusion | Infuse over 30 min. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 50 mg/kg | 50 (50) | 4 hourly | Intamuscular | |
| 50 mg/kg | 50 (50) | 4 hourly | IV infusion | Infuse over 30 min. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Mezlocillin
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