Bacitracin Injection

Category:

• Antibiotic

Description:

• Topical anti-infective

Indications:

• Infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by sensitive staphylococi

• NOTE: for IM administration only

Contraindications:

• None

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category N/A

• Maintain adequate fluid intake orally or parenterally.

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• Nephrotoxic: albuminuria, cylindruria, azotemia

• Nausea, vomiting

• Skin rashes

• Pain at injection site

Dosage:

• Administered by IM injection

• Infants (<2.5kg): 

  • 900 units/kg/24 hours in 2-3 divided doses

• Infants (>2.5kg): 

  • 1000 units/kg/24 hours in 2-3 divided doses