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| Dosages: | Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias-
Infant < 1 yr: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg (0.75-2 mg) IV bolus over 2 min. Repeat in 30 min if no response.
Child 1-15 yr: 0.1-0.3 mg/kg (2-5 mg) IV bolus over 2 min; max 5 mg. Repeat in 30 min if no response; max 10 mg.
Adult: 0.075-0.15 mg/kg (5-10 mg) IV push over 2 min. If no response, give 10 mg (0.15 mg/kg) 15-30 min after 1st dose.
Control of ventricular rate in digitalized pt with chronic atrial flutter or fibrillation-
Adult:240-320 mg PO qd in 3-4 divided doses.
Hypertension-
Adult: 80 mg PO tid, increase to 360-480 prn. Start with sustained-release caps at 180 mg (240 mg for Verelan) qd in morning. 120 mg may be needed in pt who may have increase response to drug. Increase by 120 mg qd to max 480 mg qd. Give sustained-release caps once qd. |
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