Template:Neonatal HSV antivirals: Difference between revisions

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===Disseminated or CNS [[Neonatal HSV]]===
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Meningitis|drug=Acyclovir|dose=20mg/kg IV q8hrs|context=Neonatal HSV duration depends on classification|population=Pediatric}}
*Acyclovir 20 mg/kg/dose Q8 IV x 21 days
*If ocular involvement:
*Add Trifluridine ophthalmic solution Q2 hours for ocular involvement
**1% trifluridine, 0.1% iododeoxyuridine, or 3% vidarabine
*Always refer to Ophthalmologist immediately
**Optho consult
*As for any febrile neonate SBI evaluation:
**{{AntibioticDose|disease=Meningitis|drug=Ampicillin|dose=see age-based dosing|context=Neonatal HSV with SBI evaluation|population=Pediatric}} + [[Gentamicin]]
***May substitute [[Gentamicin]] with [[Cefotaxime]]/[[Ceftazidime]]

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