Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Nov;27(11):955-7. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e31817bf9a9.

Amoxicillin for postexposure inhalational anthrax in pediatrics: rationale for dosing recommendations.

Alexander JJ, Colangelo PM, Cooper CK, Roberts R, Rodriguez WJ, Murphy MD.

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Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA.

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We reviewed information about the safety and plasma pharmacokinetic data for amoxicillin, specifically related to its potential use for postexposure inhalational anthrax. Amoxicillin (45 mg/kg/d) given orally in 3 divided doses to pediatric patients <40 kg should yield an adequate time above the MIC for susceptible Bacillus anthracis (< or =0.5 microg/mL) over most of the dosing interval (75-100%). Doses <45 mg/kg/d and dosing intervals longer than 8 hours should not be used for postexposure inhalational anthrax.

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