3-5 mg/kg daily inj every other day or as prescribed. IM Divided into 2 inj w/ the same dose. Adult weighing 40-80 kg 2-4 mL daily. Childn weighing 15-40 kg 1-2 mL daily. Patients w/ gonorrhea Single dose of 240-280 mg. IV Same as IM dose. 1 mg/mL conc administered over 1-2 hr infusion. May be given in 5% dextrose or normal saline soln in 100-200 mL rate.
Discontinue treatment in case of SJS symptoms eg, fever & red rash, blister & peeling of skin & mucous membranes; rash or cold-like symptom. Not to be used in patients recently treated w/ kanamaycin or streptomycin. May damage auditory system & cause deafness & hearing loss. History of hypersensitivity. Not to use concomitantly w/ strong diuretics. Impaired renal function. Avoid during pregnancy. Not to be used in newborns. Childn.
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