Teicoplanin — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Teicoplanin in children. Category: Antibiotic.
| Dose | 10 mg/kg 12H x3 doses then 10 mg/kg daily |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 10 mg/kg |
| Route | IV |
| Frequency | loading |
Clinical notes
Alternative to vancomycin for Gram-positives; monitor levels in serious infection.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines