Consensus Guidelines for Dosing of Amoxicillin-Clavulanate in Melioidosis

Melioidosis is an infectious disease endemic to northern Australia and Southeast Asia. In response to clinical confusion regarding the appropriate dose of amoxicillin-clavulanate, we have developed guidelines for the appropriate dosing of this second-line agent. For eradication therapy for melioidos...

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Published inThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Vol. 78; no. 2; pp. 208 - 209
Main Authors Cheng, Allen C, Chierakul, Wirongrong, Chaowagul, Wipada, Chetchotisakd, Ploenchan, Limmathurotsakul, Direk, Dance, David A. B, Peacock, Sharon J, Currie, Bart J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States ASTMH 01.02.2008
Subjects
Administration, Oral
Adult
Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Child
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Melioidosis - drug therapy
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - drug therapy
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Summary:Melioidosis is an infectious disease endemic to northern Australia and Southeast Asia. In response to clinical confusion regarding the appropriate dose of amoxicillin-clavulanate, we have developed guidelines for the appropriate dosing of this second-line agent. For eradication therapy for melioidosis, we recommend 20/5 mg/kg orally, three times daily.
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ISSN:0002-9637
1476-1645
DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.2008.78.208