Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
500 mcg/kg loading dose over 1 min, then 50 mcg/kg/min infusion.
Pediatric Dose
100-500 mcg/kg loading dose, then 25-100 mcg/kg/min.
Renal Adjustment
No adjustment necessary (metabolized by RBC esterases).
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Heart block
- Decompensated HF
Common Adverse Effects
- Hypotension (common)
- Bradycardia