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What is the antibiotic and dosage ordered for child weighing 60 # with uti?
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Depends : The antibiotic depends on the bacteria isolated in the urine . There is not "one" antibiotic that is used for a uti. There are numerous choices depending on the bacteria causing it.
Answered 8/4/2017
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UTI: Normally, we get a urine sample and examine it , send it for culture and sensitivity. We wil grow the bacteria to find out what antibiotic we need to give. It is usually gram negative organism. If we can not wait for the culture, we start with Ampicillin 250mg.3x/day or septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) suspension 2tsp. 2x/day for 10 days.
Answered 6/24/2014
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