Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Loading: 0.25-0.5 mg IV/PO. Maintenance: 0.125-0.25 mg daily.
Pediatric Dose
Age/weight dependent (specialist dosing).
Renal Adjustment
Decrease dose or frequency in renal impairment; highly renally cleared.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Ventricular fibrillation
Common Adverse Effects
- Arrhythmias
- Visual disturbances (yellow halos)
- Nausea/Vomiting (early toxicity sign)