Garamycin 35 mg IM q6h for a child weighing 42 lb The recomm

Garamycin 35 mg IM q6h for a child weighing 42 lb. The recommended dose is 6-7.5 mg/kg/day given at 6 hour intervals. Is the order within the safe range?

Solution

6 - 7.5mg/kg/day at 6 hour interval = 6* 24/6 ----7.5*24/6 mg/kg/day = 24 - 30 mg/kg/day

therefore order is not in safe range.