Meropenem
Neonatal

Neonatal

Administration

Infuse over 30 minutes

<32 Weeks GA

PNA < 14 Days
  • Standard dose: 20 mg/kg/dose IV Q12H
  • Meningitis: 40 mg/kg/dose Q12H
PNA ≥ 14 Days
  • Standard dose: 20 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H
  • Meningitis: 40 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H

≥ 32 Weeks GA

PNA < 14 Days
  • Standard dose: 20 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H
  • Meningitis: 40 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H
PNA ≥ 14 Days
  • Standard dose: 30 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H
  • Meningitis: 40 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H