Thursday, July 16, 2009
Update on Landon
Just a short note...we went back to the doctor this afternoon and told the doctor that Landon's condition had not improved. The doctor prescribed him amoxicillin and ventolin. We immediately gave him a dose of the antibiotic but are checking with a doctor friend about the ventolin and whether or not it is safe to give him as prescribed and if the dosages are correct for each of the medicines. By the way, Landon is six weeks old and around eleven pounds, give or take a couple of ounces, in case anyone wants to check with a trusted doctor and get back with us on what the correct dose should be for each of these and if Ventolin should even be given to him. We are trying to get an answer as quick as possible so we can give him the drug if it will help. The doctor said we should notice an improvement in his cough within three days. Ron
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I sent a message out to four freinds that I know are in the medical field. Hopefully, someone will have some information to help ease your minds.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to finally see you all together. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Keep sending them when you can.
-Aunt Mandy
Very happy that you are all toghether and doing well. Will keep all of you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
ron,
ReplyDeletethe short answer is that yes both of those meds at those doses should be fine. amoxil is given at 40mg/kg/day , divided into 3 doses. ventolin syrup would be about 0.1mg/kg/dose up to 3x per day. hope that helps.
dr. dave