Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Sedation: 0.5-2 mg IV slowly, titrate to effect.
Pediatric Dose
Sedation: 0.25-0.5 mg/kg PO or 0.05-0.1 mg/kg IV.
Renal Adjustment
Metabolites may accumulate; use caution.
Hepatic Adjustment
Reduce dose in cirrhosis.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
D
Lactation Safety
Compatible (discard milk for 4h).
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
Common Adverse Effects
- Respiratory depression
- Hypotension
- Paradoxical agitation