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Commonly Prescribed Pediatric Medications
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Concerta (Methylphenidate)
Indications: ADHD. Dosing: Initiate at 18-36 mg once daily; adjust in increments of 18mg; max 54 mg/day.
Prednisolone
Indications: Anti-inflammatory, asthma. Dosing: 1-2 mg/kg/day in single or divided doses, maximum 60 mg/day.
Loratadine
Indications: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria. Dosing: 5-10 mg once daily depending on age and weight.
Penicillin V
Indications: Bacterial infections. Dosing: 25-50 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6-8 hours.
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)
Indications: Bacterial infections, including UTIs. Dosing: 8-10 mg/kg/day (TMP component) in divided doses every 12 hours.
Insulin (Regular)
Indications: Type 1 diabetes. Dosing: Individualized based on blood glucose monitoring and carbohydrate intake.
Montelukast
Indications: Asthma, allergic rhinitis. Dosing: 4-10 mg once daily depending on age.
Cefdinir
Indications: Bacterial infections. Dosing: 14 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12-24 hours.
Fluticasone
Indications: Allergic rhinitis and asthma. Dosing: Nasal spray: 1-2 sprays per nostril once daily. Inhaler: Dosage varies on age and preparation.
Ibuprofen
Indications: Pain relief, fever reduction. Dosing: 10 mg/kg/dose every 6-8 hours as needed, do not exceed 40 mg/kg/day.
Azithromycin
Indications: Bacterial infections. Dosing: 10 mg/kg as a single dose on day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg/day on days 2-5.
Albuterol
Indications: Asthma and bronchospasm. Dosing: 0.1-0.15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours as needed.
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate)
Indications: Bacterial infections resistant to amoxicillin alone. Dosing: 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8-12 hours.
Amoxicillin
Indications: Bacterial infections. Dosing: 20-90 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8-12 hours.
Ranitidine
Indications: Gastric acid related issues. Dosing: 5-10 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours.
Acetaminophen
Indications: Pain relief, fever reduction. Dosing: 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours as needed, do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours.
Adderall (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine)
Indications: ADHD. Dosing: Start with 2.5-5 mg once or twice daily; adjust in increments of 5 mg; max 40 mg/day.
Diphenhydramine
Indications: Allergic reactions, motion sickness. Dosing: 5 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 4-6 hours.
Ondansetron
Indications: Nausea and vomiting. Dosing: 0.15-0.3 mg/kg/dose every 8 hours as needed.
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