Status epilepticus
Neonate: 0.05 mg/kg IV over 2-5 min; repeat in 10-15 min prn based on response.
Infant, child: 0.1 mg/kg IV over 2-5 min; then 0.05 mg/kg IV in 10-15 min prn. Max 4 mg/dose.
Adult: 4 mg IV over 2-5 min; then 4 mg IV in 10-15 min prn.
Anxiety, tension, agitation, irritability
Adolescent, adult: 2-6 mg PO qd in divided doses; max 10 mg/day.
Preoperative
Adult: 0.05 mg/kg IM 2 h before surgery (max 4 mg). Or 0.044 mg/kg (max 2 mg) IV 15-20 min before surgery; in adult < 50 yr, increase to 0.05 mg/kg (max 4 mg). |