Analgesics and Antipyretics
1. *Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)*
1. *Dose*: 15-20 mg/kg/dose PO/PR every 4-6 hours (max 5 doses in 24 hours)
2. *Administration*: Oral suspension or suppository
3. *Indication*: Fever, pain
4. *Side effects*: Rarely, liver damage
2. *Ibuprofen*
1. *Dose*: 5-10 mg/kg/dose PO every 6-8 hours (max 4 doses in 24 hours)
2. *Administration*: Oral suspension
3. *Indication*: Fever, pain, inflammation
4. *Side effects*: GI upset, renal impairment
Antibiotics
1. *Amoxicillin*
1. *Dose*: 20-50 mg/kg/dose PO every 8-12 hours
2. *Administration*: Oral suspension
3. *Indication*: Bacterial infections (e.g., otitis media, pneumonia)
4. *Side effects*: GI upset, allergic reactions
2. *Ceftriaxone*
1. *Dose*: 50-100 mg/kg/dose IM/IV every 12-24 hours
2. *Administration*: IM or IV injection
3. *Indication*: Bacterial infections (e.g., meningitis, sepsis)
4. *Side effects*: GI upset, allergic reactions, biliary sludge
Anticonvulsants
1. *Phenytoin*
1. *Dose*: 5-10 mg/kg/dose IV/PO every 6-8 hours
2. *Administration*: IV injection or oral suspension
3. *Indication*: Seizures
4. *Side effects*: Dizziness, ataxia, gum hypertrophy
2. *Midazolam*
1. *Dose*: 0.1-0.3 mg/kg/dose IV/IM every 2-4 hours
2. *Administration*: IV or IM injection
3. *Indication*: Seizures, sedation
4. *Side effects*: Respiratory depression, sedation
Bronchodilators
1. *Salbutamol (Albuterol)*
1. *Dose*: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose INH every 4-6 hours
2. *Administration*: Inhalation using nebulizer or MDI
3. *Indication*: Asthma, bronchospasm
4. *Side effects*: Tachycardia, tremors, hypokalemia
2. *Ipratropium*
1. *Dose*: 20-40 mcg/dose INH every 6 hours
2. *Administration*: Inhalation using nebulizer
3. *Indication*: Asthma, COPD
4. *Side effects*: Dry mouth, urinary retention
Fluids and Electrolytes
1. *Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl)*
1. *Dose*: 10-20 mL/kg IV over 1-2 hours
2. *Administration*: IV infusion
3. *Indication*: Dehydration, hypovolemia
4. *Side effects*: Fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance
2. *Dextrose (5% or 10%)*
1. *Dose*: 2-5 mL/kg IV over 1-2 hours
2. *Administration*: IV infusion
3. *Indication*: Hypoglycemia
4. *Side effects*: Hyperglycemia, fluid overload
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Medications for Neonates
1. *Caffeine*
1. *Dose*: 5-10 mg/kg/dose IV/PO every 24 hours
2. *Administration*: IV injection or oral solution
3. *Indication*: Apnea of prematurity
4. *Side effects*: Tachycardia, jitteriness
2. *Surfactant*
1. *Dose*: 2-4 mL/kg/dose INH every 6-12 hours
2. *Administration*: Inhalation using nebulizer or endotracheal tube
3. *Indication*: Respiratory distress syndrome
