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What is the pediatric dosage of Azithromycin?
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Correct answer: A. 10 mg/kg
10 mg/kg (A) on Day 1, then 5 mg/kg on Days 2-5 for pediatric dosing of Azithromycin. For a single-dose regimen: 30 mg/kg once.
• Maximum dose per day: 500 mg (Day 1) and 250 mg (Days 2-5).
• Azithromycin (macrolide antibiotic): inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at 50S ribosomal subunit.
• Indications in dentistry: penicillin-allergic patients requiring prophylaxis for infective endocarditis, odontogenic infections, dental prophylaxis.
• SBE prophylaxis dose (for penicillin-allergic): Azithromycin 500mg (adult) or 15 mg/kg (pediatric) — single dose 30-60 min before procedure.
• Note: For SBE prophylaxis specifically, the dose is 15 mg/kg (up to 500mg) — context matters!
• Maximum dose per day: 500 mg (Day 1) and 250 mg (Days 2-5).
• Azithromycin (macrolide antibiotic): inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at 50S ribosomal subunit.
• Indications in dentistry: penicillin-allergic patients requiring prophylaxis for infective endocarditis, odontogenic infections, dental prophylaxis.
• SBE prophylaxis dose (for penicillin-allergic): Azithromycin 500mg (adult) or 15 mg/kg (pediatric) — single dose 30-60 min before procedure.
• Note: For SBE prophylaxis specifically, the dose is 15 mg/kg (up to 500mg) — context matters!