Question
How much medication for a 17-pound baby?
Answer
Based on the baby’s chest X-ray, it was diagnosed with bronchitis pneumonia, but the symptoms are still mild. Generally, it is not recommended to administer intravenous treatment in this situation. Ceftriaxone and cefixime are two different antibiotics and it is not advisable to use them simultaneously, as there is a potential risk of liver and kidney damage for a 7-month-old baby. It is suggested to first check a blood routine; if the blood count is not high, it is not recommended to use a large amount of antibiotics. The pediatric dosage of cefixime is 1.5-3mg per kilogram, twice daily. It is recommended to have a chest X-ray and blood routine re-examination after one week or when symptoms decrease.