The administration of antibiotics within 1 hour of the identification of sepsis is recommended.(1)
The Antimicrobial Stewardship Team has listed this drug under the following categories :
Unrestricted – duration up to 48 hours and restricted for duration > 48 hours
Aminoglycosides can be inactivated by penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics. As commonly co-prescribed, where feasible, give at separate sites or separate the administration time of the antibiotics.
Unregistered products from overseas available during shortages may contain preservatives.
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