Table A: Recommended Pediatric Doses of Antibiotics Used for Treatment of Culture-proven Endocarditis
| Antibiotics | Dose |
|---|---|
| Ampicillin | 300mg/kg/d IV div q4h |
| Ceftriaxone | 100mg/kg IV q24h |
| Cloxacillin | 200mg/kg/d IV div q4h |
| Daptomycin | 6-10mg/kg IV daily |
| Gentamicin Gram positive synergy | 3mg/kg/d IV div q8h or 3mg/kg IV q24h (depends on organism, see Treatment of Culture-proven Endocarditis) |
| Gentamicin Gram negative treatment | 7mg/kg IV q24h |
| Penicillin G | 200,000-300,000 units/kg/d IV div q4h |
| Rifampin | 15-20mg/kg/d PO div bid |
| Tobramycin treatment | 7mg/kg IV q24h |
| Vancomycin | 60mg/kg/d IV div q6h |