Question
What is the dose of the drug shown in the picture below to be safely used in children ?
A. 5 mg/kg.
B. 10-20 mg/kg .
C. 15-25 mg/kg.
D. 20-40 mg/kg.
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Ans:B. 10-20mg/kg.
Dose of Isoniazid in children is 10-20mg/kg when given daily. Maximum dose is 300mg/d. When given twice or thrice, weekly dose is 20-40mg/kg maximum of 900mg.
- Dose of rifampicin in children: 10-20mg/kg (max 600mg)
- Dose of pyrazinamide: 15 – 30mg/kg (max 2g)
- Dose of ethambutol: 15 – 25mg/kg (max 1.5g)
- Dose of streptomycin: 20 – 40mg/kg (max 1g)