TABLE 5.
Proposed simplified regimen based on fixed doses of gentamicin for the treatment of sepsis patients aged between 0 and 59 days.
| Weight band | Body weight range (kg) | Simplified regimen (mg) | Volume of gentamicin 40 mg/ml administered per dose (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5–2.5 | 10 | 0.25 |
| 2 | >2.5–4.0 | 16 | 0.40 |
| 3 | >4.0–8.0 | 30 | 0.75 |