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Ibuprofen

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Use Case: Pain relief, fever reduction Dosage Information: 5-10 mg/kg/dose every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day

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Cephalexin (Keflex)

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Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: 25-100 mg/kg/day in divided doses

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Conjugate Vaccine (e.g., Prevnar)

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Use Case: Immunization against Streptococcus pneumoniae Dosage Information: 4-dose series at 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months

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Albuterol

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Use Case: Asthma and wheezing Dosage Information: 90 mcg per actuation, using 1-2 inhalations every 4-6 hours as needed

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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Use Case: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Dosage Information: Typically begins at 5 mg twice daily, can increase based on response and tolerance

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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)

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Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: 8-12 mg/kg/day of trimethoprim component in two divided doses

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Use Case: Pain and fever relief Dosage Information: 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 5 doses in 24 hours

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Amoxicillin

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Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: Varies by weight; typically 20-90 mg/kg/day in divided doses

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Clarithromycin (Biaxin)

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Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: 7.5-15 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours

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Vaccinations (e.g., MMR)

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Use Case: Immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella Dosage Information: Single dose at ages 12-15 months, followed by a second dose at 4-6 years

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Fluticasone (Flonase)

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Use Case: Allergic rhinitis Dosage Information: 1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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Prednisolone

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Use Case: Anti-inflammatory Dosage Information: 1-2 mg/kg/day in single or divided doses

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Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (MiraLAX)

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Use Case: Constipation Dosage Information: 0.2-0.8 g/kg/day with a maximum of 17 g daily

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Ranitidine (Zantac)

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Use Case: Acid reflux, peptic ulcers Dosage Information: 5-10 mg/kg/day in two divided doses

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Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin)

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Use Case: Antibiotic for more resistant infections Dosage Information: 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8-12 hours

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Azithromycin (Zithromax)

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Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: 10 mg/kg as a single dose on the first day, then 5 mg/kg/day for the next 4 days

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Ondansetron (Zofran)

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Use Case: Nausea and vomiting Dosage Information: 0.15 mg/kg/dose every 4-8 hours as needed

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Use Case: Allergies, allergic reactions Dosage Information: 1-2 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 25 mg per dose

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Loratadine (Claritin)

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Use Case: Allergies Dosage Information: 5-10 mg once daily depending on age and weight

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Albendazole

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Use Case: Parasitic infections Dosage Information: 400 mg as a single dose for patients over 2 years old; may require a second dose in 2 weeks

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