Table 2. World Health Organization recommended drug dosing for adults and children with tuberculous meningitis 93, 94.
Drug | Adult dosage and range
(mg/kg) |
Childhood dosage and
range (mg/kg) |
Maximum
dosage (mg/day) |
---|---|---|---|
Isoniazid (H) | 5 (4-6) | 10 (10-15) | 300 |
Rifampicin (R) | 10 (8-12) | 15 (10-20) | 600 |
Pyrazinamide (Z) | 25 (20-30) | 35 (30-40) | |
Ethambutol (E) | 15 (15-20) | 20 (15-25) |