IV: POSOPERATIVE RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION:0.5-1.5mg/kg over 30 seconds, repeated every hour. Max 4mg/kg.
IV infusion:ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE:1.5-4.0mg/min.
IV: DRUG INDUCED CNS DEPRESSION:2mg/kg ,Repeat in 5 mins and then every 1-2 hours until the patient awakens. If the patient relapses resume Inj. 1-2 hourly until patient stays awake or total 3g has been given. Repeat procedure next day until patient breathes spontaneously and stays awake. |