Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
IV: 2.5-5 mg over 2 mins. PO: 120-360 mg daily.
Pediatric Dose
0.1-0.3 mg/kg IV.
Renal Adjustment
Use caution.
Hepatic Adjustment
Reduce dose by 70% in severe cirrhosis.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- HFrEF
- Heart block
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with AFib
Common Adverse Effects
- Constipation (very common)
- Bradycardia
- Heart block