4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Question
1) Ceftriaxone can be given in two unequal does means a patient of seven kg then 500 mg in morning and 250mg in evening 2)infant with acute vomiting and pyrexia with out any respiratory pathology then drug of choice.
Answer
No, ceftriaxone should not be given in unequal doses as the T half would vary.
For an infant with vomiting and fever, one should find out the etiology and treat accordingly. For symptomatic relief, paracetamol and antiemetics with enough fluid supplements may be given.
 
 
 
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Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
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