ATC codes:
J01GB06
EMLc
Indication
Sepsis without septic shock
ICD11 code:
1G40
INN
Amikacin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified:
250 mg per mL in 2 mL vial (as sulfate)
(EMLc)
Sex
All
Age
Children (1 month - 12 years)
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
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Expert Committee recommendation
Following the review of square box listings on the EML and EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended that medicines in 4th level ATC chemical subgroup, J01CF Beta-lactamase resistant penicillins, be specified as therapeutic alternatives under the square box listing for cloxacillin on the EMLc for sepsis in neonates and children.
EML recommendations: Sepsis without septic shock
First choice
Second choice
First choice
gentamicin
co-prescribed with
amoxicillin
gentamicin co-prescribed with ampicillin
gentamicin co-prescribed with benzylpenicillin
gentamicin co-prescribed with ampicillin
gentamicin co-prescribed with benzylpenicillin
Second choice