PediRounds

Ganciclovir — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Ganciclovir in children. Category: Antifungal/Antiviral.

Dose5 mg/kg 12H (CMV induction)
Per kg5 mg/kg
RouteIV
Frequency12H

Clinical notes

Myelosuppression; renal dose adjustment.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines