Report of the UK Cystic Fibrosis Trust Antibiotic Working Group
Report of the UK Cystic Fibrosis Trust Antibiotic Working Group
Report of the UK Cystic Fibrosis Trust Antibiotic Working Group
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Rifampicin (MAC) See section 8.2 for preparation, administration side effects and notes. InMAC infection rifampicin is administered 24 hourly.Age Dose Frequency1–12 years 10 mg/kg 24 hourly>12 years & adult 12 years & adult ≥50kg 600 mg od 24 hourlyEthambutol (MAC)Age Dose FrequencyAll ages 15 mg/kg (max 1.5 g) 24 hourlyPreparationsAdministration500 mg, 1 g and 2 g vials.Slow intravenous injection over 3–4 minutes.Side-effects Similar to cefaclor (section 8.4).NotesReduce dose in renal impairment. Less active against S.aureus than cefuroxime.Cefoxitin (M.abscessus)Age Dose FrequencyChild