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Q. How much dilution of ceftriaxone and mikacin is recommended? We are giving ceftriaxone 1 gm in 100 ml ns. Can we give it in routine RL or DNS or isolyte p 500 ml drip? We are giving Mikacin without dilution. What are your recommendations?

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