Pharmacology: Carbapenems:

Usual Indications: Adult: 500- 1000 mg IV q8h

Usual Indications: pediatric: 500 mg-2 q IV q8h, depending on infection being treated.

Dosage/Route: Treatment of bacterial meningitis, complicated skin and skin-structure infections, intra-abdominal infections

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Carbapenems:

Usual Indications: Adult: 500- 1000 mg IV q8h

Usual Indications: pediatric: 500 mg-2 q IV q8h, depending on infection being treated.

Dosage/Route: Treatment of bacterial meningitis, complicated skin and skin-structure infections, intra-abdominal infections

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

Meropenem (Merrem IV)

Carbapenems: Usual Indications: Adult: 500- 1000 mg IV q8h Usual Indications: pediatric: 500 mg-2 q IV q8h, depending on infection being treated. Dosage/Route: Treatment of bacterial meningitis, complicated skin and skin-structure infections, intra-abdominal infections