Table 7 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Dosing Recommendations for Gentamicin in Neonates at Time of Study (2013)
Corrected Gestational Age [Weeks] | Dose [mg/kg] | Dosing Interval [Hours] | Administration Technique | Serum Concentration Sampling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
< 28 | 2.5 | 24 | 1 h infusion | Immediately following end of infusion |
28–32 | 3.5 | 24 | 1 h infusion | Immediately following end of infusion |
33–34 | 4 | 24 | 1 h infusion | Immediately following end of infusion |
35–36 | 2 | 12 | Intravenous bolus | 30 min following bolus |
> 36 | 2.5 | 12 | Intravenous bolus | 30 min following bolus |