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Baciim Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Bacitracin 50,000units/vial; pwd for IM inj after reconstitution.
Pharmacological Class
Antibacterial.
How Supplied
Vials—10
Manufacturer
Baciim Indications
Indications
Susceptible infections due to staphylococci, including pneumonia and empyema in infants.
Baciim Dosage and Administration
Adult
Not applicable.
Children
Give by IM inj into upper outer quadrant of buttocks. Infants: <2.5kg: 900units/kg per day in 2–3 divided doses; >2.5kg: 1,000units/kg per day in 2–3 divided doses.
Baciim Contraindications
Not Applicable
Baciim Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Baciim Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Renal impairment. Monitor renal function before and daily during therapy; discontinue if renal toxicity occurs. Ensure adequate hydration.
Baciim Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Baciim Interactions
Interactions
Avoid other nephrotoxic drugs (eg, aminoglycosides, polymyxin B, colistin).
Baciim Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nephrotoxicity (eg, albuminuria, azotemia, cylinduria), nausea, vomiting, rash, inj site pain.
Baciim Clinical Trials
See Literature
Baciim Note
Not Applicable
Baciim Patient Counseling
See Literature
