Bacterial infections:
Indications for: BACIIM
Susceptible infections due to staphylococci, including pneumonia and empyema in infants.
Adult Dosage:
Not applicable.
Children Dosage:
Give by IM inj into upper outer quadrant of buttocks. Infants: <2.5kg: 900units/kg per day in 2–3 divided doses; >2.5kg: 1,000units/kg per day in 2–3 divided doses.
BACIIM Warnings/Precautions:
Renal impairment. Monitor renal function before and daily during therapy; discontinue if renal toxicity occurs. Ensure adequate hydration.
BACIIM Classification:
Antibacterial.
BACIIM Interactions:
Avoid other nephrotoxic drugs (eg, aminoglycosides, polymyxin B, colistin).
Adverse Reactions:
Nephrotoxicity (eg, albuminuria, azotemia, cylinduria), nausea, vomiting, rash, inj site pain.
How Supplied:
Vials—10
