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Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Infants & Children

Infants & Children

General Dosing

1 month to <6 months

80 mg piperacillin/kg/dose IV q6h (infused over 30 min)

≥6 months

100 mg piperacillin/kg/dose IV q6h (infused over 30 min)

Dose limit

4 g piperacillin/dose

Note
  • Patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections with a reported MIC of >4 mg/L may require more frequent or prolonged infusions
  • Consult Infectious Diseases or a Clinical Pharmacist for assistance