kanamycin
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| injection | 25mg/kg | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with kanamycin, with dosing and administration details.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Indication
Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Adult Dose
25mg/kg
Route
IM
Frequency
single dose
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Urethral Discharge In Men
Indication
Urethral Discharge In Men
Adult Dose
2g
Frequency
twice a day
Duration
7 days
Acute Epididymo-Orchitis
Indication
Acute Epididymo-Orchitis
Adult Dose
2g
Route
oral
Frequency
twice a day
Duration
10 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Urethral Discharge In Men
Indication
Urethral Discharge In Men
Adult Dose
500mg
Route
IM
Frequency
stat
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Indication
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Adult Dose
2g
Route
oral
Frequency
twice a day
Duration
7 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Acute Malnutrition
Indication
Acute Malnutrition
Adult Dose
50mg/kg
Route
oral
Frequency
6hrly
Do Not Leave The Baby Alone
Indication
Do Not Leave The Baby Alone
Adult Dose
7.5mg/kg
Route
IV
Duration
21 days
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Indication
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Adult Dose
7.5mg/kg
Route
IV
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Indication
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Adult Dose
1g
Frequency
once a day
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Indication
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Adult Dose
100mg
Route
oral
Frequency
2 timesaday
Duration
14 days