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Does amikacin 500 mg to a 7 year lo old child may cause any problem if does not suit him.
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Yes! it should be 15 mg/kg per day. Higher doses may cause nephrotoxicity which will lead to renal failure and anurea and ultimately that will be fatal. It may also cause ototoxicity.
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