Drug doses Frank Shann_(1).pdf

ADRO Zoster (>12yr NOT/kg): (60-100 kg) 1g (>100kg) IV over 30min day 1. Acitre n. Adapalene. 1. Drug Doses DRUG DOSES The drug doses in the following pages are reproduced from the 15 th ediƟon (2010) of Drug Doses. cor co-trophin. Agar + paraffin + phenolphthalein (Agarol).1% + fluorouracil 3.1 ml/kg of 1/1000. >5yr 10ml 8-24H oral. NOT/kg: 500mg (40-60kg) 750mg x2-3/day for 6mo if reqd. See charcoal.1ml/kg (adult 5ml) Adrenocor cotrophic hormone (ACTH). 3-5yr 2. Meconium ileus equivalent: 5ml (NOT/kg) of 20% Agalsidase beta.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) daily oral. mellose 0.3 mg/kg in 50ml 5%D-hep at mg/kg 4H for 72hr. Acenocoumarol.05 ml/kg diluted to 4ml.1mg/kg (adult Acetazolamide. 0. of delay): 150mg/kg in 5%D IV over 1hr.0g sulphafurazole (qv). See aspirin. 1/1000=1mg/ml. Cutaneous Abarelix. angioplasty. then 200mg Abatacept.5-5ml. Victoria 3052.2mg/kg (adult 60mg) 8-12H oral. See dac nomycin. then every 4wk.35%: 1 drop/eye 6-8H. Genital herpes (>12yr NOT/kg): 200mg oral x5/day for 10 days. 333mg noon and nocte oral. 0.1ml/kg of 1/10. 300mg/150mg/300mg tab. Acetylcholine chloride.5ml/kg (max 6ml) by inhaltn. Royal Children’s Hospital. Croup: 1% 0.5ml. >60kg: 666mg 8H. 0. 4-8mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) Ac vated charcoal. Adenosine. >500umol/L 8hr. 15 and 29.1% soltn: apply 666mg mane. 10mcg/min) IV for 12hr. 72hr (delay >16hr) and longer if s ll 1/1000) up to 0. Abciximab. 600mg/300mg tab. incr by 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 40mg every 1-2wk SC. 8mg/kg (adult 300mg) 12H oral. oral 140mg/kg stat. then 70 if reqd. 12-24H. age >12wk: EBV. ac vated. <60kg: Acriflavine hydrochloride. 6-8H oral. Cold sores: 5% cream x5/day. Adult (NOT/kg): 1 vial (delivers 100mg) herpes 250 mg/m2 (12wk-12yr) 5mg/kg (>12yr) IM on day 1. Aceclofenac. 0. IM into thigh: 0.000.05-1mcg/kg/min). >250umol/L 12hr. Eye drop 5% + hypro. and then every 28 days. 0. life).33%. via ETT 0. Pul hypertension: 50mcg/kg/min (3 mg/ml at Acetohydroxamic acid. Cardiac 0.1mg/kg (adult 3mg) Acetaminophen. Give if paracetamol >1000umol/L (150mg/L) Adrenaline 0. 8H IV over 1hr.16g = 1. ≥18yr (NOT/kg): immunodef. Adefovir. daily (<30wk gest).1mg/kg. 7 days.1% gel: apply once/day before bed Acemetacin. Adrenaline. Acebutolol.NOT/kg: Acetyl sulfisoxazole.5 mg/kg (adult 18mg). Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg daily oral. then Anaphylaxis: IV 0. 369 .2-1mg/kg every 2wk IV over 40min soltn 8H oral. 5mg/kg (adult 250mg) 1ml/kg/hr) into central vein. Aciclovir. See 6-12H nebulised or intratracheal.5-10ml/hr (0.000 IV or Acetylcysteine. 0. See nicoumalone. 12H (1st wk >12yr (NOT/kg): 1tab daily oral. >5yr 5ml 8-24H oral. 400 mg (<2yr) or 800mg (>=2yr) oral x5/day for 2wk.25mg/kg IV stat 10min before Eye: 3% oint x5/day.05-0. Parkville. CF:4-8mg/kg 8H oral. NOT/kg: 6mo-2yr 5ml. Acrivas ne. Australia DRUGS ARE LISTED BY GENERIC NAME 1/100=1%=10mg/ml. Acamprosate calcium.12wk: 20mg/kg IV over 1hr Abacavir + lamivudine. 32hr (delay if reqd. Acetylsalicylic acid.01mg/kg (0.1mg/ml Abacavir. 8-24H oral. Agar + paraffin 65%. 4wk. 5-10mg/kg (adult 100-250mg) 3mg) every 2min to max 0. 60-100ml of 50mg/ml for 45 min PR. stat by rapid IV push. 5mg/kg (adult 250mg) 8-12H oral.1ml/kg of 1/10. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 12H oral. Lung disease: 10% soltn 0. 18H (30-32wk). 6-8H (daily for epilepsy) oral. 8H (2-12wk) for 2wk (3wk and CSF PCR -ve if Abacavir + lamivudine + zidovudine. 0.2mcg/kg/min (max Acipimox. 1.15mg/kg (adult 8mg) 8H oral. Adult (NOT/kg). rpt 10mg/kg/hr for 20hr (delay <10hr). herp enceph). 3-5yr 5-10ml. IV infsn 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 1% ins l or 1/1000 0. 10mg/kg (>12yr) 8H IV over 1hr. varicella: 500mg/m2 (12wk-12 yr) 1tab 12H oral. Paracetamol poisoning (regardless intracardiac. from the Intensive Care Unit. x3 doses 20min apart encephalopathic. then 0.01ml/kg of 10-16hr).5-2ml into anterior chamber of the eye. arrest (repeat if reqd): 0. 1-4mg/kg (adult 50-200mg) 8H oral. Gel: inject into each wart x1/wk for up to 6wk. Neonate . See paracetamol. Arrhythmia: 0. 1/10000=0. Acarbose. Adalimumab. 6mo-2yr 2. Ac nomycin D. courtesy of Professor Frank Shann. herpes enceph. at 4hr. Monitor serum K+. Alprostadil (prostaglandin E1. 12H for three 28 (max 10mg) daily oral. Maintain If no loss from plasma: dose (ml/kg) = PDA: 60 mcg/kg in 50ml 0.5-1g) Alfentanil. Adult (NOT/kg): 1mg daily oral.000u/m2/day for 5 days.5%.5ml/kg 3H oral if gastric pH <5. ICU: 50. Gel (64mg/ml) 0. 60mg/kg once wkly IV over 30min Trough level <5.O. Alefacept.5mg dl-at acetate = 1. threadworm. oral. Abetalipoprotein- Albendazole.05mcg/kg (max 1mcg) daily oral x 1-2/wk.0mg/L.9% saline 0. Aluminium hydroxide 40mg/ml.02mg/kg (adult 0.25-1mg) repeated in 3wk. whipworm: 20mg/kg (adult 400mg) fibrosis: 45-200mg (NOT/kg) daily oral. 1 tab wet compresses. Newborn oral once (may repeat a er 2wk). 0. Altretamine.05% cream/ointment: apply 8-12H. Blocked central line: 0.25-12.6mg/kg/hr IV for 6-12hr (longer if no response). ICU: Alfuzosin. Adult (NOT/kg): 3mg daily IV 2mg/2ml (>10kg) per lumen le for 2-4hr. One alpha-tocopheryl over 60min. apply occlusive dressing.5mg/kg (adult 400mg) 12H for 8H oral. Gel 4% in methylcellulose: 0. (high dose. roundworm. PGE1). remove gel.5-1ml/kg (adult 10-20ml) 6-8H oral. (10-60ng/kg/min).5u vit E. if 1bag/5kg). Amikacin. reduce every 3-6mo. Severe in n: 6mg/kg (adult (at) equivalent = 1mg d-at = 1. Amcinonide. Amifos ne. 4%: 10-20ml/kg. Gelusil). Alendronate. then 7. 1-4mg/kg (max 200mg) 6-12H oral. flush with saline. 0. daily.viverrini. 20mg/kg day 1. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) daily IV Alpha tocopheryl acetate.5g to skin.000-5.5mg/kg (<30wk) 10mg/kg reqd a er 4wk to 1mg 12H (stop if no response (30-35wk) 15mg/kg (term <1wk) daily. simethicone 4mg/ml (Mylanta. 0.05mg/kg/hr.5mg oral. >12yr: liquid 10-20ml. H. rpt once in 24hr if reqd.sinesis: 20mg/kg (adult 400mg) daily for 3 days. 10mg/kg (adult 300mg) 12-24H oral. 10mcg/kg IV.1-0. or Alverine. 370 .5-3ml/hr 5 x (increase g/L) / (% albumin).5g) daily. Mg hydroxide then 15mcg/kg prn or 0. Taenia. 0. 13% soltn (Burrow’s lotion): for Alendronate 70mg + vitamin D3 2800u. give heparin 10u/kg/hr IV. 20%: 2-5ml/kg IV. Flu A prophylaxis (NOT/ Alglucerase. Alitre noin. frozen plasma (FFP) 10ml/kg IV daily in infants. See alpha₁ an trypsin. C. then 18mg/kg daily. then 15mg/kg (max 1. 1-12yr: liquid 5-10ml. Cys c hook-worm. Alprenolol. Adult (NOT/kg): 150mg (max 300mg) daily oral. Alginic acid (Gaviscon single strength). Aliskiren. then 5mcg/kg prn.005-0.5mg IV. or IV. 1wk-10yr: a er 4wk).5mg/2ml (<10kg) Alemtuzumab. 4-6H oral. 0. give fresh tolerated repeat x1-2 with 5 day interval. Theatre (ven lated): 30-50mcg/kg IV over 5min. Albumin. Pinworm. 20% soltn: apply promptly liquid 2ml with feed 4H. See trimeprazine. 0. ad¬justed according to response. <1yr: Aluminium sulphate. draw drug.1ml/kg 6H oral. each wk oral. incr to 3-6mg 8-30 days (neurocys cercosis).5-1mcg/kg/min. incr if 15mg/kg stat. 20% lo on: Alfacalcidol. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 12-24H oral. Alprazolam. toxicity reported): 10-25mg/kg daily cutaneous larva migrans. 1%: 1 drop/eye. Alteplase ( ssue plasminogen ac vator).1mg d-at acetate = 300mg) daily IV over 90min. to s ng or 1 tab a er meals. 1-2mg/kg (adult 60-120mg) 8-12H oral. Single daily dose IV or IM. before chemotherapy. with- over 2hr for 2-3 days.5-1mg daily.1% gel: apply 6-12H. 150-300mg/m2 daily oral. Alpha₁ an trypsin. Slow rel: 0. 2wk IV over 2hr. repeat in 2hr if reqd (max 2 doses in 24hr).000. 100mcg/kg IV over 10min. 100mg 12H (>9yr). >10yr: Alpha₁ proteinase inhibitor.Drug Doses Alatrofloxacin. Amantadine hydrochloride. give FFP 10ml/kg IV weekly for 12wk. or daily to molluscum contagiosum. 7.5-4mcg/kg/min. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg daily oral. cream. then 0. day courses 14 days apart (hyda d). reduce to 740mg/m² if Almotriptan. 910mg/m² IV over 15min daily 30min Chemo¬therapy: 50-100mg/m2 6H IV. Aldesleukin (synthe c IL-2). severe side effects. adjusted according to response. Adult (NOT/kg): 5mg (max 10mg) dly oral Alimemazine. Neonate: Alosetron.5mg/kg (adult 40mg) daily oral. Aluminium acetate. Aluminium hydroxide. Strongyloides. Allopurinol. Aluminium chloride hexahydrate. IM stat. 10-100mg/kg daily oral. wait 30-60min. Malignancy: 0. 40mg/ml. 25mg/kg day 1. 1-2 tab a er meals.nana. 10mg daily 2-3 days. Ambrisentan. constant IV infsn less toxic than bolus injtn: keep fibrinogen >100mg/dL (give cryoprecipitate 3. Amethocaine. 15mg IM Local IA infsn: 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 7. 1.1% lo on. Alclometasone.000. ointment: apply 8-12H. Usual ini al dose is 60u/kg every kg): 100mg daily (5-9yr). 0. 0. IM or IV. 25mg/kg (adult 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 6. then 30mg x3/wk for up to 12wk. 0. aemia: 100mg/kg (max 4g) daily oral. 25-1g) 6H IV.2mg/kg (adult 5mg) 12-24H oral. See thiamine. Adult (NOT/kg): 1 tablet daily oral.05ml/kg/hr (over 46kg).8g/day): 5-Aminosalicylic acid. Amoxycillin. Nail lacquer 5%: apply x1-2/wk. 4 (adult 1-2g) of ampicillin 6H IM or IV over 30min. then 5-15mcg/kg/min. 6H. 25 mg/ml at oral. IV: 15mg/kg in 50ml 5% dex (no 2. 1-6mg/kg (adult 50-300mg) daily oral. See factor 8.2g/24hr).05-0. 5/40. NOT/kg. para-ASA. Dose as amoxycillin. (1. Amphotericin B (Fungizone).5mg/kg in 12ml/kg 5% dex daily oral. Amitriptyline. 5/320. Soltn (max 2. Oral (NOT/kg): 100mg 0. 10/20. 22. 12H 1 wk. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) oral Amodiaquine. Amisulpride. Central line: 1.5g. Amylobarbitone.5mg/kg nocte. Load: 10 mg/kg (max 500mg) IV over 1hr. -hep at 0. >17yr non-smoker 25mg/ml at 0. 2nd wk life 3mg/kg 12H. Usually 3-4mg/kg (up to 6mg/kg for Aminophylline (100mg = 80mg theophylline). 3wk-12 mo Amphotericin. <4wk old: 4mg/kg IV over 1hr. Anastrozole. 12H. 3g/m2 (adult 5g) over 1hr kg/day (up to 2mg/kg/day) by con nuous infsn IV. 371 . 0. Amylase. 16:1 Aminacrine hydrochloride.2 ml/kg 5%dex-hep (1. Ampicillin 1g + sulbactam 0. Oral: 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 8H 1 wk. Amprenavir. See immunoglobulin. or >17yr and smoker. lipid complex (Abelcet). heparin) at 5ml/hr (25mcg/kg/min) for 4hr. Amphotericin. max 1. 25 mcg/ml. See mesalazine. ((0. 6H (2-4 wk). repeat a er 8wk if reqd.5 mg/kg/min IV gives 2mg/100ml in plasma. Bladder washout: Aminolevulinic acid. (2-4 wk). >35kg Ampicillin. Amlodipine. Aminoacridine hydrochloride. then cause thrombo¬phleb¬i s). 125mg/ kg/hr (0. Treatment: 10mg/kg daily for 3 day 1. Amphotec). (x0. Anakinra. 0. 0. Aminobenzoic acid. 10/320). then 1-3ml/hr (5-15mcg/kg /min. ASA. PAS). hr (up to 46kg). 125mg or 250/ 250 (child). Anidulafungin. 0.5mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep at 2ml/ Prophylaxis: 70mg/kg 6H IV. Adult (NOT/kg): 30u IV over 5min. 50mg 6H prophylaxis. or 15mg/kg 8H oral. IM An -inhibitor coagulant complex. 0. days oral. 6H An lymphocyte globulin.5mg/kg/hr. Reduce dose of digoxin and warfarin.5mg 12H. 3-6H or constant infsn (4+wk).4g/day): 20mg/kg 12H.7mg/kg/hr) or 4mg/kg IV over wk life). Drug Doses Amiloride. Severe in n: 50mg/kg (max 2g) IV 12H (1st 0. typically for 2-4wk. 20mcg/kg/d SC Amlodipine + valsartan (5mg/160mg. Adult (NOT/kg): 100mg daily SC. oral. . Severe in n: inhibitor bypassing frac on.5-10mg) daily oral. Anistreplase. 60mg/kg (max 3g) 6H oral. Aminoglutethimide. 10-25mg/kg (adult 0. Amoxycillin + clavulanic acid. 12H.5mg/kg/hr) or 3mg/kg IV over 1hr 6H. Maintenance: 1st wk life 2.5mg/ Aminocaproic acid. Aneurine. 10/160. or 2-4mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) at night. Amlodipine + olmesartan (5mg/20mg.2-0. See sennoside. >12mo and 3-6mg/kg (up to 15 mg/kg if severe in n) daily <35kg.25g/hr). or 17mg/kg 8H oral. 50mg/kg (adult 2g) IV 12H (1st wk life). then 1g/m2/hr (adult 1-1. oint¬ 3%: apply 6-12H. expose to 400-450nm blue light for 1000sec Amphotericin.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) Anagrelide. colloidal dispersion (Amphocil. See aminacrine. 1. 3-5mcg/kg /min. (10 J/cm²) next day. A er star ng tablets. Anthraquinone. typically for 2-4wk.02% 1 drop/eye 2-4H. 4:1 (non-Duo products) 8H. 60-110 (asthma) 500/500 (adult) 6H oral. Ances m (human stem cell factor). 10-25mg/kg (adult 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 1mg daily oral. 4-6H or constant infsn (4+ wk). Amoxapine.5 mg/kg 12H.028ml/kg/hr (0. 6-10mg/kg stat.5 days Pulseless VF or VT: 5mg/kg IV over 3-5 min. Amsacrine.5-5mg/kg daily over 2hr IV.1mg/kg/hr) or 6mg/kg IV over 1hr 6H.02ml/ Ampicillin + flucloxacillin. An haemophilic factor. (XR) 12H oral. 25-50mg/kg Aminosalicylic acid (4-Aminosalicylic acid.2mg/kg (adult 2. or 20mg/kg 12H oral.5mg 6H oral. 20% soltn: apply to lesions. slowly if reqd to max 2. an lymphocyte. Cream. oral. 7:1 (Duo) 12H. >4wk: 1-3mg/kg IV over 1hr.5-2mg/kg (adult 25-100mg) 8H oral.12 x age in wk) + 3) mg/kg 8H.5ml/kg/hr (higher concentra ons may Aminohippuric acid (PAHA). incr over 4wk to 250mg 6H.18=mcg/ml). 55 mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep at 1ml/hr over 1-2hr IV.3-1mg/kg (adult 15-50mg) 8- acute psychosis 5-15mg/kg (adult 300-800mg) 12H. 10/40). Adult (NOT/kg): 0. Usually 0. Usually 1. IM or and <17yr. liposomal (AmBisome).25mg/ml) at 0.5mg/kg IV over 1hr 2. Caps (max Amiodarone. Prophylaxis: 5mg/kg once a wk. 50-100mg/kg (adult 4g) 8H oral. Enuresis: 1-1.5 mg/kg in 1. then 12-24H. then Amrinone. Age ≥ 4yr. See factor 8 or oral. aspergillus) daily IV at 2.ASA. 250/250 or Level 60-80umol/L (neonate).25-1g) 8H IV. Amorolfine. Adult (NOT/kg): 250mg Peripheral IV: usually 1. then 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) daily. incr 8H oral. IM or IV. Adult (NOT/kg): 1 tablet daily oral. 450-600mg/m² IV over 2hr dly x 3 . taper IV infsn over 5 days. IV. 1hr 6H. See pancrea c enzymes. Arginine hydrochloride. reqd every 4wk to max 1. Adult (NOT/kg): 2. 60hr. Argatroban. 5 drops to ear 15-30min before 100mg) as single daily dose or divided 12H.actual level) Artemisinin. brown. 12H (1%).USA). platelets. 0. See vasopressin.2mg/kg IM stat. = 0. then 2000 kiu/kg 6H IV.08 mg/kg/hr (max 200mg/day) SC.200. midway between doses 0. repeat if signs progress.000 kiu/hr. fibrinogen. 4-6 vials. Dose (mg) = BE x Wt(kg) Atovaquone. paediatric). then 300 mcg/min for 3hr. 1 drop/eye 8H (0. Metabolic dis (NOT/kg): 250mg (<7yr) over 1-2hr.000 kiu/m² in prime).2mg/kg (adult 10mg) daily oral. then 12.5mg/kg An venom to Australian box jellyfish. an lymphocyte.2mg/kg (adult 4000 kiu/kg. 1. day 2).02-0. day 2). 4 tab (>34kg) at 0hr.05 mg/kg (adult 2.5mg/kg (>70kg 40mg) daily oral. Apro nin (1kiu = 140ng = 0. IM. Aprepitant. No. NOT/kg: 15mcg in 2ml 12H by nebulisa on.2.5-3. IU = (desired . 0. Salicylate level (arthri s) Apraclonidine. Malaria prophylaxis: 5mg/kg (adult Artemether 20mg + lumefantrine 120mg. IV: 0. 0. Atomoxe ne. 0. 45mg/kg.7ml (max 7mg/kg Hartmann’s soltn IV over 30min.6mg/ (high dose) for 2wk. 3. 1mg = 7143kiu). oral.2mg/kg (adult 10mg) dly. Atorvasta n. oily soltn. 10-30mg/kg 6H. SC. half for “low dose”. 8hr.7-2. or for 4-6 days if mefloquine resistance. prophylaxis: 5mg/kg of incr if reqd a er 2wk to max 30mg daily.000kiu Atenolol. max 45hr. Give oral therapy possible. then 100mcg/min for 2mcg/kg/min. IM. with higher dose for more severe Aspirin. dose (max 6mg) prn to max 50mg/day SC. then 3-5 mg/kg daily. then 15-20mg/kg 6H. 48hr.6mg/kg stat. 500mg (>7yr) daily oral. death adder. micronised.5%). half for “low dose”. Artesunate.000. An venom to coral snake (USA). then rpt if reqd.1-0. 36hr.4-3.24H. Infsn: Arthri s: 25mg/kg (max 2g) 6H for 3 days. then 2. 372 . 1. Arginine vasopressin. 0. or coagulopathy persist. Malaria treatment: 20mg/kg of atovaquone (adult Aripiprazole. Atovaquone 250mg + proguanil 100mg (Malarone).000. 250mg) daily oral. Arachis oil. ger). Burn (NOT/kg): 200-500mg daily IV.Drug Doses An thrombin III. give half this IV over 1hr. then Atovaquone 62.000 kiu/m²/hr. 5-10mg) over 10min 12-24H. Kawasaki: 10mg/kg 6H (low dose) or 25mg/kg 6H Apomorphine.175ml/kg) by injec on. 0. Adult (NOT/kg): usually 2. SC. snakes dly for 2 days (with mefloquine 15-25mg/kg on (black. NOT/kg: 1 tab (10-14kg).81 = mg/100ml).005ml/kg of 1 in 1000) Ar cane 40mg/ml + adrenaline 1:100. incr if Arformoterol.6mg/kg daily unitl oral therapy possible. or IV over 1-2min: 2mg/kg stat.2mg/kg (>70kg 16% (Cerumol). Rpt dose if vomits within 1hr of ingestion. then 80mg on days 2 and 3. in 6hr if hyperparasi c.0 mmol/L (x13. An platelet: 3-5mg/kg (max 100mg) daily. Asparaginase. syringing. Atazanavir. Adult (NOT/kg): 6. 1g) daily for 3 days oral. then 12. Pneumocys s: 3-24mo x 70.000. Higher doses for mul ple bites. >24mo 30mg/kg (max 1500mg) dlyoral. 25mg/kg oral day 1. atovaquone (adult 250mg) daily. An venom to Crotalidae (pit vipers . Oral: 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) IV over 1hr (plus 2. 2 tab (15-24kg).00056epu.200. See immunoglobulin. See colaspase.005mg/kg (0. Aspirin 25mg + dipyridamole 200mg. >16yr (NOT/kg): 400mg daily oral. Prophylaxis: if reqd (max 4 doses). 24hr. PTT.1-0. sea. then (25-34kg).2mg/kg when reqd or 5-10mcg/kg/min IV. 3 tab Atracurium besylate. Oral: 5mg/kg day 1. Dose depends on amount of venom injected. Adult (NOT/kg): 10-15mg daily oral.6mg/kg (adult 80mg) dly. Atosiban. Scurvy (NOT/kg): Premedicate with diphenhydra¬mine 5mg/kg 100mg 8H oral for 10 days.3-0. then 300. dly for 2 days (with mefloquine 15-25mg/kg on An thymocyte globulin. 10-15mg/kg (adult 300-600mg) 4-6H envenoma on. give repeatedly if symptoms Ascorbic acid. then 1mg/kg daily un l severe symptoms or delayed administra on. have adrenaline available.75mg IV over 1min. or for 4-6 days if mefloquine resistance. Adult (NOT/kg): 125mg oral 1hr before chemo. Monitor PT. Artemether. diluted 1/10 in saline IV over 1hr.000 kiu/m² IV over 1hr (plus Astemizole.5mg) every 5 min 500. Urine acidifica on: (adult 300mg) IV. then 0. taipan. Adult (NOT/kg) 1 sustained rel cap 12H oral. Arachis oil 57% + chlorbutol 5% + dichlorobenzene incr a er at least 3 days to max 1.5mg/kg x Wt / 2. 3-6 vials IV oral. rptd 1hr later if reqd. 130ml enema as required. adjust to maintain APTT x1. then 1mg/kg not size of pa ent. adrenaline 0.000 kiu in prime). then 2 vials 6H for 3 doses. Ini al dose usually 1-2 amp diluted 1/10 in Adult (NOT/kg) avge dose 1.5mg + proguanil 25mg (Malarone 1. Bacitracin 500u/g + polymyxin B 10. 0. Adult: 1 vial (OncoTICE) 1-5min: 0. 15mg/kg (adult 500mg) on day 1 then 7. 4wk. wk for 6wks. IV: 15mg/kg (adult 500mg) day 1. 75mg/m² SC dly for 7 days. suspension): 1 drop on skin.2-0. Beclomethasone dipropionate. Bacampicillin. Benperidol. wash off a er 24hr. Bendroflumethiazide. 20mg/kg dly x3.5-1mg/kg (adult 50mg) stat Bacillus Calme e-Guerin (BCG) suspension. if reqd to max 0. Azelaic acid. (adult 2mg) every 15-60min un l atropinised.05-1mg/kg (adult 2mg) IV.02-0. >3yr: 0.5mg tab Bambuterol. 0. Benzhexol. then 400mcg (>8yr) x2/day (rare¬ly x4/day).25-1.000u/g.075ml (<3mo) Whi ield’s ointment: apply 12H.4% (Auralgin). Oral (only 40% bioavailable): 12-24H oral. Surgery (adult. gel 2.02mg/kg (adult 1mg) 8H.05mg/kg (adult 3mg) 8H.2mg/kg (adult 5mg) 8H oral. Liq. wash off a er 24hr. and repeat in 1hr if needed. Bendrofluazide.1mg/kg (adult 6mg) daily oral. IM: 0. Azelas ne. See bendrofluazide. 0. (Cepacaine): apply 3H prn.5-1mg (child >6yr).2g wkly. 0. once.05mg/kg Intrathecal infsn: 2-20mcg/kg (max 1000mcg)/24hr.5-5mg) 8H oral. Bacillus Calme e-Guerin (BCG) vaccine (CSL).3 mg/kg (adult 1.25mg/kg weekly IM. Percutaneous (60mg/ml Benzonatate. then dly for 5 days.5g) 8H oral. 1% eye drops: 1 to 0. 150- to 1mg/kg (max 40mg) weekly for 20wk. neomycin 5mg/g (Neosporin).34g -mesalazine daily). incr every 0. Eye drops: see repeat in 5days. nostril 12H. then at 3.02mg/kg (adult 1mg) stat Eye ointment: apply x2-5/day. >5yr: 0. 1%-20% topical: usually applied 4-6H.2-0. do not swallow. IV. Live. or 15mg/kg (adult 500mg) Benzathine penicillin. IV over about 5 x 10^8 cfu/vial. incr if reqd a er 2 cycles to 100mg/m² daily.5mg) Azithromycin. 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 1-2 tab 6-8H oral. post-op. NOT/kg): 2500u Azapropazone. See artemether.01mg/kg 4-6H. Ointment or eye Benzyl benzoate.1ml (>3mo) once. NOT/kg: 0. Benztropine. See zidovudine. See Bacillus Calme e-Guerin vaccine. 15% gel: apply 12H. incr BCG vaccine. 6H or infsn (4+ wk). (NOT/kg): aerosol or pump (50mcg /spray): 1spray Azaci dine. Nasal every 1-4wk. drop 12H for 2 days. gramicidin. then Baclofen.1% spray. (skin in n). >3yr: 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 1-2 tab on alternate days. Benorylate. may repeat in 15min. dly for 3 days. 12. (adult) 12-24H oral. rptd every 12H (<12yr).4mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) nocte oral (Lomo l).02-0. See penicillin. then 0.02mg/kg (max 0. then 3-4H prn. 0.5mg/kg Benserazide. 0. (orthopaedics 3500u) SC 2hr pre-op or 6hr Acute gout: 6H (day 1).5%-10%: apply x 1-3/d Heaf apparatus. daily oral. Bemiparin. 2. Powder: apply 6-12H neck down a er hot bath.2g 3-6H oral. 0. 12mg/m2 (max 20mg) IV 2hr A apulgite. 30mg/kg (adult 1.4mg/kg (adult 25mg) once. 373 . trachoma 20 mg/kg (adult 1g) wkly Benzbromarone. 30mg/kg (adult 1g) 8H IV.2-0.06mg/kg Bacitracin 400u/g + polymyxin B 5000u/g + (adult 1-3mg) 12-24H oral. 3 drops per ear 3 mes a day for 2-3 days. or 20-25mg with allopurinol.15ml to each Benflumetol (lumefantrine). (adult 250mg) days 2-5. Auranofin. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. 8H (day 2). inoculated with Benzoyl peroxide. Atropine 25mcg + diphenoxylate 2.1-0. Adult (NOT/kg): 50-300mg x3. or 3 vials (Immu¬Cyst) le in bladder for 2hr each Benzthiazide 25mg + triamterene 50mg.6mg) IV or IM. 1-2mg daily 5-9 days (or un l oral an coag). 10mg/kg (max 600mg) 12H oral.02-0. 20% cream. incr then 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) dly. 0. Lice: apply to infected region.4mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) Azathioprine. Intradermal (1mg/ml): 0. Benzoic acid 6% + salicylic acid 3%. 15-25mg/kg (adult 400-800mg) Benzocane + phenazone 5. IM or IV. max 50mg) 8H. 2spray 12H (>12yr). 25% lo on. Azidothymidine (AZT). incr aerosol (NOT /kg): 100-200mcg (<8yr). repeated 4 days later. Aztreonam. Benzquinamide.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) dly oral. Organophosphate poisoning: 3 days to 1mg/kg (adult 25mg. Adult (NOT/kg): 2. 8H Benzoczine + cetylpyridinium. Basiliximab. Benazepril. repeat in 7days. benzathine. Severe in n: 50mg/kg (adult 2g) 12H (1st wk life). Drug Doses Atropine. preop.1-0.08mg/kg/hr for several days. 25-75mg/m2 (approx 1-3mg/kg) 12-24H oral. Mouth wash (2-4 wk). 0. Rotacap or Aurothioglucose. every few days (burns). 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) 8H oral.25g 8H oral (= 0. then 12H. 12H oral. then daily for 7-10 days. Scabies: apply from ointment: apply x2-5/day. or 0. Benzocaine. oral. DVT: 115u/kg Azatadine. See levodopa + benserazide. Gp A strep daily oral. 18 and 24mo. then Balsalazide. 5-15mcg/kg (adult 0. 6.6-1. MAC prophylaxis (adult) 1. 5mg/kg/hr for 4hr.05-0. SC or IV over Betamethasone acetate 3mg/ml + betametha. BE x Wt/10 (adult).15-0.05-0. NOT/kg: 2.Drug Doses Benzylpenicillin. Bisacodyl. Slow IV: dose (mmol) = BE x Wt/4 Bromazepam. then 6H. 0.05%. 0. 0. Adult: 0. 2ml diluted to 4ml 1-2H = 25mg hydrocor sone in glucocor coid ac on. intradermal per axilla (given in 10-15 sites).5mg 12H for 2wk.4-0. Buclizine. then 5-30 Bicalutamide. 10-20u/m2 IM.3mg/kg (adult 8-16mg) 8H oral.1mg/kg (adult 2.064% + calcipo. 15min x1-2/wk. body down head le . ointment. oral. body up >11yr 1 suppos daily. 48hr.75-2. then 0. See penicillin G. then use 0.05-0. triol 0.1-0. PR or 5-10mg oral. 1 drop/eye 12H.005% (Dovonex).5mg PR. Adult (NOT/kg): Brimonidine. + goserelin 10. Eye drops 0. 0. Betaxolol. Resp soltn (0.5-10mg)6-12H Bimatoprost. rptd every 3-4 mo if reqd. tetracycline 500mg x4/day + metronidazole Betaine hydrochloride. Betamethasone. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 8H oral with food. >5yr 10mg PR or 10-20mg oral.1%: apply sparingly 8-24H. 374 .15mg/kg (adult 8mg) 8H.3mg/kg (adult 16mg) 8H oral for These doses correct half the base deficit. then Chronodose). max total 200u in 30 days. Stop if toxicity. each dose in 4 parts: body inclined down <2yr half suppos. 0. sone sodium phosphate 3.03% drops: 1 drop/eye /evening. max 100mg/kg (adult 5g) 12H.1%: ini ally 1 drop/eye 1-2H. Bezafibrate.25%-0.05%.5u/site oral. 0. 11. Bromocrip ne. 300mg/m² (range 100-400mg/m²) Botulinum toxin type B.2mg/kg daily oral. Bismuth subsalicylte.8mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) daily Botulinum toxin type A. Bexarotene.75-1mg/kg IV stat. 0. stop if Betamethasone dipropionate 0.5%. Bretylium tosylate. Usually 60mg/kg (adult 200mg with meals and 400mg nocte. (max 5u/site) IM. 1% cream: apply daily for 2-4wk. Metered dose inhaler (NOT/kg): Biperiden hydrochloride. 1 drop/eye 4-8H. 400mcg 12H. Porphyria: 1-5mg/kg (adult oral 30min before meal. 4ml/kg intratracheal 2-4 doses in Bisacodyl 10mg + docusate sodium 100mg. 0. Bleomycin sulfate. 0. undiltd ¬con-stant (severe.4mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) dly oral. Bethanecol. Oral: 0.5mg) 12H oral for no more than 30% of body for up to 4wk (max 1-4wk.025mg/kg (adult 1. Bio n (coenzyme R. Gel 0. 50mcg daily oral.7mg/m²/dose. lo on. 8. Survanta). intra-ar cular. 100g/wk in adult). or intralesional injec on.02%.25-2. dose 2.500-10.5%. toxicity recurs. Beractant (bovine surfactant.2mg/kg (adult 2. 1mg 3-6H (mild). 5-10 mg) 6-8H oral. see also omeprazole + bismuth. vitamin H).75-2mg/kg/hr for 14-20hr. BE x Wt/6 (child). NOT/kg): 30-300mg) daily.3mg/m² on days 1.pylori (adult. 0. IV: half oral dose.1mg/kg 12H. Beta- Bitolterol. 4 wkly or 10. 1mg/kg (adult 62. 107. Bicarbonate. max x4/day. Bimatoprost 0.01-0. Aerosol 370mcg/puff: 1-2 puff 4-6H. Ointment: apply daily to Bosentan. H. Brompheniramine.3mg/ml + molol 5mg/ml. Bromhexine. or 0. 7 days. 10 day rest (21 day cycle. Bicalutamide + goserelin. 4-8mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) daily oral. IM or slow IV: 0. 0. then stop or give Betamethasone 0. 0. Max total dose 250u/m².04mg/kg (adult <12yr 50-200 mcg 6-12H.000u. 1-5yr 5mg Bepridil.2-0.1% + neomycin 0. 1-11yr half to 1 suppos. IM. 1. 5mg/kg (adult 240mg) 12H Beta carotene. SC or oral. then use 1 mg/m²/dose. 5mg/kg IV every 14 days. 0.02-0. NOT/kg: usual total daily oral. Hyperhidrosis: 50u/2ml Bevacizumab. NOT/kg: <12mo 2. head right. body up head le . 1 enema daily (>3yr).8mg SC every 3mo. mcg/kg/min.02-0. Inhibit lacta on. 0. then 2mg/kg (adult 125mg) 12H.25-2ml (NOT/kg) IM. 4. Brinzolamide. Bifonazole. 5mg/kg IV in 1hr. 1%: 1 drop/eye 8-12H. with head to right.6cm oint 8-12H. in ICU). reducing to 100-200mcg 1-2mg) 8-12H oral. 1. then 1. Bisoprolol.2-1mg/kg (adult 10-50mg) Oesoph achalasia: 100u per session divided 6-8H. NOT/kg: 1. IM or slow IV.25-1mg/kg (adult 12.25mg) 8-12H.2%: 1 drop/eye 12H. 0. cream.25mmol/kg 6-12H oral.2%): 1ml diluted to 4ml methasone has no mineralocor coid ac on. Alkalinise urine: 0. Enema: half daily (6mo-3yr).5-50mg) 8-24H oral NOT/kg: 5-20mg daily IV. average 6 cycles).5-5mg). SC. between 4-6 sites.1mg/kg (adult 1-3mg) 8H oral (<5kg). (moderate).8mg implant Brimonidine 0.9mg/ml (Celestone Bortezomib.5-5mg) 6-8H. Budesonide. reducing to 100- (adult 2. Adult (NOT/kg): 50-150mg daily oral.7mg x4/day with meals and nocte for 2wk + Betahis ne.2% + molol 0. Bivalirudin. SC: 0.2mg/kg (adult 1 drop/eye daily. >12yr 100-600 mcg 6-12H. 0. 25mg/ml soltn. incr wkly to 0.5%: 1 drop/eye 12H. 3g) 12H oral. Eye 0. IM or slow IV. weekly level 5-30mg/L daily. Capecitabine.5ml/kg (max 20ml) slow IV stat. to 0.6g/kg (adult 15-30g) 6H NG C1 esterase inhibitor. decr a er 2-4mo to 2-3 mes per wk.1mg/kg (adult 1-4mg) Calcium polystyrene sulfonate (Calcium 3-4H.03mg/kg 6H IV.000/mm³.02mcg/kg daily oral.25 ml/kg/hr (max 10ml/hr).125%) postop. reducing to Calcipotriol.3-0. 10mcg/kg/wk (adult 0. two inhala ons 12H. serum Ca (adult usually 0. vit D resistant rickets: 0. then another 1. 4-12yr: 300mg x2-3/day.5% + 1000 mcg (20ml) fentanyl + saline to Calcium carbonate. Requirement <16yr 2ml/kg/day IV. Croup: 2mg (NOT/kg) nebulised. 0. 35mg/ml phosphlipids. Ca): 0.25-OH vitamin D3). Calcium folinate. Paget’s: Budesonide + formoterol. Neonate: 20mg/kg stat of citrate. Induc on: 0. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 8-24H oral. repeat every 3-4wk.5-1mg 12H.02mcg/kg every 4-8wk according to 0. 1u = ac vity 1ml plasma. >12yr 1-2mg 12H.3mg/kg (adult 4-16mg) dly oral.2ml/kg Calcium (as carbonate. 2-3mg/kg (adult 100-150mg) 8-12H oral 0. See ergocalciferol. Apply 6-8H. 0.3mg/kg (adult 15mg) 8-12H. 12-24H Calfactant.5mg 12H. Deficiency: 1-2mcg/kg wash off a er 24hr.5-2mmol/kg/day (0. Intranasal: 100mcg 0. IV: 0. 12-24H. 20ml) 8-12H.075%. IM or IV daily. (500-600 mg calcium) 8H oral with meals for Buprenorphine. Calcifediol (25-OH D3). then 5mg/kg Capreomycin sulphate. of 0. 2mg citrate = 1mg base.25mcg 12H). NOT/kg. Burrow’s solu on. Calcium edetate (EDTA). 2% vaginal cream: 5g Calcium levofolinate. Inhibit lacta on: 1 mg oral stat.12 ml/kg/hr (0. Inotrope: nocte oral. 3-8mg/kg (adult 150-400mg) daily IV. Bupivacaine. IM: 0. Epidural: 2mg/kg (0. 0. 20mg/kg (adult 1g) IM daily oral or IV over 30min. aerosol (NOT/kg): 64-128 mcg/ ointment. 375 .5mcg. then 1wk off. Max dose: 2-3mg/kg (0. lactate or phosphate). ¹/₂ the dose of calcium folinate.25-0.5% 0.2ml/kg (max 10ml) slow IV stat.5%). nostril 12-24H. See also betamethasone + calcipotriol Nasal spray. NOT/kg: 5-15mg oral. Calcium gluconate. lying on other side.01-0. Butobarbitone. Epidural in ICU: 12H oral. 200mg/m² IV daily x5. 0.5mg).05mg/kg (adult 0. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) Requirement <16yr 5ml/kg/day IV.5%) NOT/kg.5%). 10% soltn (0.4-0.03- Buserelin. 1mo-3yr: stat intraop.5-2mmol/kg/day) via CVC.02-0. Adult.4ml/kg of 0. daily oral. See sodium calciumedetate Buspirone.06mg/kg (max 4mg) daily methotrexate: 10-15 mg/m² 6H for 36-48hr oral if leucocytes >20.1-0. Crohns dis. Hypercalcaemia: 4u/kg 12-24H IM daily for 8wk. Resonium). may incr to max 50mcg/kg (adult 3mg) 8-12H.005%) ointment: apply 0. Inotrope: 0. Drug Doses Nebuliser (NOT/kg): <12yr 0. 50mcg/g (0.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 8-12H oral. Renal failure. or 0. Bumetanide.7mmol/ml Ca): Bupropion. Intrapleural: 0.5-2mg) 3-4H.1-0.2ml/kg/hr of 100mg x2-5/day oral.25mg/kg/hr (0. Canrenoate.65mg/ml (treatment).5-3u/kg (max 160u) x3/wk IM or SC. 20mcg/kg/wk (adult 1mg) in 1-4 doses. 4H.1-0. NOT/kg: 80mcg / 1. Intrathecal: 1mgkg (0. 10-50u/kg IV over 1hr once (prophylaxis). 0. Methotrexate toxicity: 100-1000mg/m² >100. or 150 mcg each nostril 8H. Rescue star ng up to 24hr a er Busulfan. or 1mg incr to max 0. 1250mg/m² 12H oral for 2wk 1-5mg/kg (adult 50-250mg) of citrate 4-8H oral.6ml/kg of incr by 0.5 ml/kg with infant usu. 0. 6-8H sublin¬gual. Neonate: 50mg x4-6/day. 0.5ml/kg (max 10ml) stat then Calcium carbimide. adult (NOT/kg): 9mg Calcitonin. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 0. max 90mcg/kg/wk (adult 4.5-1mg 12H. Butalbital. incr if reqd mthly by 10mcg/kg/wk to on one side. then 0.000/mm³ and platelets IV. 10% soltn (0.8ml/kg of 0. then reduce over 4wk.01-0. proteins: 1.025%. Calcium leucovorin. or SC. Adult NOT/kg: 1250-1500mg 100ml at 2-8ml/hr in adult. Before a fluorouracil dose of 370 mg/m²: (max 2mg) daily. midway between doses. PR. Caffeine citrate. reducing Calciferol (Vitamin D2). may incr up to 8u/kg 6-12H. Butorphanol.5%).6.4ml/kg/hr) via CVC. See aluminium acetate soltn. Capsaicin. With adrenaline: max dose: 3-4mg/kg (0. Candesartan. Adult (NOT/kg): 200-800mcg hyperphosphataemia.PR. Nasal 4. Calcium chloride. 25mcg/kg (adult 1mg) daily oral. Cream 0. See calcium folinate. Maintenance: 0. (NOT/kg) nocte.5ml/kg (max >12yr: 1000mg x1-2/day.5mcg or 160mcg/4. Calcitriol (1.22mmol/ml Butenafine. in 3wk cycles. (+ lactulose). 0. repeat in 7days. spray: 200u daily.5 ml/kg intratracheal gradually over Cabergoline. Butoconazole nitrate. 1% cream: apply 12-24H for 1-4wk. 25ml 0.5mg) in 20-30 breaths during inspira on with infant lying 1-2 doses. 10-15mg/kg (adult 0. 2%: 1drop/eye 12H.5-2g) IV or IM dly oral. Meningococ proph (NOT/kg): child Carob bean gum. 25mg/kg (adult 1g) 12H (<4wk). 25-60mg/kg (adult 1-3g) 6-8H IV. 8H 800mg 12H.5-0. Prophylaxis: 60u/kg (adult 3000u) 1-2hr preop.01%: max 0. Ce riaxone sodium.5-1g) 6-8H Cefaclor. Carglumic acid. 5-10mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) daily oral. 4-8mg (>6yr) 6-8H oral. wash 12H (preterm). apply 6H. Surgical proph: 50mg/kg IV at induction. then daily SC. 0. Severe in n: 40mg/kg (adult oral. Cefixime. IV. Carbamazepine. Slow release tab 375mg (adult. then 50mg/kg (max2g) Oral: 25mg/kg 6-12H (max 3g/day). 25-60mg/kg (adult 1-3g) 12H (1st wk Carbetocin. Cefditoren. Severe inftn.24=mg/l).5ml in ant.25-1g) 6H. Certoparin. Adult (NOT/kg): 20.5-1g) 8H IV or IM.000mm³). Cap 30mg/ Cephalexin. Carbimazole. Usually 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 12H. 15-25mg/kg (adult 0. 10-15mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) 8H IV over 10min or IM. Beware hypotension. 4-8mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) 12H oral.5-1g) 12H oral. stant infsn. mg/m² (usu. 10-15mg/kg (adult 500-750mg) 8H oral wk life). NOT/kg: 1 scoop (1. then 0. 200mg/m² IV over 2hr every or IM (in 1% lignocaine). IM or IV: 25-50mg/kg (adult 1-2g) 6H. Carbopla n. Severe in n: 50mg/kg (max 2g) IV 4H or Caspofungin. water.1mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) 8-24H. incr if reqd to max Cefotaxime.125mg) every or 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) daily oral. 5mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) 12H oral. See cephazolin. 25mg/kg (adult 1g) 12-24H IV. 200mg as slow-rel cap 12H oral. Severe in n: 50mg/kg (adult 2g) (adult 50mg) 8H. Cephradine. 0. 15-25mg/kg (adult 0. NOT/kg: 2mg (1-3yr).75mg/kg (adult 25mg) 12H. 382mg tab. may incr over 2-4wk to 5-10mg/kg (adult Cefoperazone. 15-50mg/kg (adult 0. 25mg/kg (max 1g) 12H IV or IM. 15mg/kg (adult 500mg) 12-24H oral.5-5mg) 8H oral. NOT/kg): 2g) IV over 20min 4-6H or constant infsn. max 50mg. 15-25mg/kg (adult 0. 14mg/kg (adult 600mg) daily (or in 2 divided doses) oral. with NG feeds given con nuously (or 1-2H). L form.05-0. Cephalothin. 6H or constant infsn (>2wk).5mg/kg (adult 250mg) 6H. Carisoprodol. See cephamandole. or 2g granules in constant infsn. Severe in n: 50mg/kg 6wk (↓ if wbc <3000/mm³ or plt <75. 25mg/kg (adult 1g) 12H IM. Cefazolin. 12H (2+ wk). Severe in n: 50mg/kg (max 2g) IV 12H (1st wk oral. Cefotetan. 40ml water. 0. Carbinoxamine. adult (NOT/kg): 1-2 or constant infsn (4+ wk). leave 12hr. Celiprolol. 0. (max 2g) dly (1st wk life). 25-60mg/kg (max 1-3g) 6-12H IV 250-500mg) 8H. 1-2wk to max 0. 100mg/kg (max 2g) stat.08mg/kg (adult 3. (3-6yr). Oral (as cefuroxime axe l): 10-15mg/ every 100-200ml of milk. Level 20-40umol/L (x0. chamber (eye) Cefodizime. a er 24hr. 8H (1st wk life). Severe in n: 50mg/kg (max 2-3g) 12H or 50mg 6H oral. then 50 constant infsn. incr if reqd to max 2mg/kg 12H IM or IV. 6-8H (>4wk) IV. 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) 12-24H oral. cystic fibrosis: 50mg/kg (max 2g) 12H (1st Carbocisteine. Carbidopa.Drug Doses Captopril. kg (adult 250-500mg) 12H. Cephazolin. 70mg/m² (max 70mg) day 1. IM life). Severe in n: 50mg/kg (adult 2g) IV 4-6H or con- Cefamandole. 6H (2-4 wk). IV: 25mg/kg (adult 1g) Carteolol.5g) 6H IV or IM. Cefdinir. Cefadroxil. IV: 5-15mg/kg (max 1g) 6H. 376 . 7mg/kg (adult 350mg) 6H oral.8g) in 100ml 125mg. 2-4mg Ce azidime. (4+wk) IV. for 2wk. 0. Cefprozil. Casanthranol + docusate sodium. Cefpirome. Bipolar dis¬order (adult.2mg/kg (adult 2. tab 4H oral.125mg) 12H oral. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 8H Cefonicid.5-10mg) daily 8H. Carbenoxolone sodium. 7. tolerated incr by 0. 1-2 tab 12H oral. if Celecoxib. 10mg/kg (adult 400mg) daily oral. life).1mg/kg (adult Cefepime hydrochloride. Syrup 15mg/kg (adult 500mg) 12H oral. 25mg/kg (adult 1g) 2. Oral: 10-25mg/kg (adult 0. Carbachol. 300-400mg/m² IV over 60min every 4wk Ce ibuten. 6H or constant infsn (4+ wk).4mg/kg (adult 20mg) 8-12H oral Cefpodoxime.08mg/kg (adult 3. 2mg/4mg per ml (NOT/kg): child 5-15ml bed me. 8H (2nd wk). 8H (1-4wk). 4-6H Carbenicillin. >12yr 250mg IM in 1% lignocaine once. Carvedilol. 0. up to 70mg) dly IV over 1h Cephamandole. or add ¹/₂ scoop to Cefuroxime. Mouth gel 2%. 50mg/kg 12H oral. See levodopa + carbidopa. or 100mg (NOT/kg): adult 1-2cap 12-24H oral. incr to 6H if reqd Ce izoxime. 8H (2-4 wk). Irriga on fluid: 2g/L (2mg/ml). Severe in n: 50mg/kg (adult 2-3g) IV Carbaryl. or IM. give 10-20ml by spoon. 1%. Less hypotension if mixed IV 8-12H or constant infsn. 25-50mg/kg (adult 1-2g) 12H IV.5-1g) 6H IV adult 15-30ml 12-24H. NOT/kg): in 1hr or IM. Carmus ne (BCNU).5% lo on: rub into hair. Cefoxi n. 15-25mg/kg (adult 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 100mcg IV over 1 min. Epiglo s: Carni ne. 25 Chloroprocaine. 2 min. Powder: 5wk. daily x3 days. then 25mg/kg (max 1g) daily (hepa c) 15-40mcg/kg (renal) daily oral. Oral or PR: 0. then Chlorpromazine. 1 mcg = 40u = 1mcg Chloramphenicol. 0.05%/0. 1% cream or lo on: apply 12H. 140ml in Choline theophyllinate (200mg = theophylline 1 L water: disinfec ng skin. 5% paste: apply 12H. incr over 4wk to max 1-2x 2-4%: hand wash. IV (edisylate 0. See benzocaine + cetylpyridinium. >6yr: oral.2mg/kg daily oral. Chenodeoxycholic acid.2mcg/kg stat IV. 5-20mg/kg (adult 0. 100mg) 6-8H. NOT/kg.15%/0.1%: catheterisa on prep. 0. IM x2/wk.5mg/kg (adult 30mg) 6-8H. 5-10ml (6-12yr). then dly till hCG given.4ml/kg of 70%) Chlorquinaldol. mg/kg/hr). 0. wounds or equipment. Chlorpheniramine. IM: 4mg/kg (max 300mg) 12H for Cilostazol. Severe in n: 40mg/kg (max 2g) ergocalciferol (qv). Chlortetracycline. 10-15ml (>12yr) 6-8H oral. reduce to 4-8mg/kg (max 400mg) daily.02-0. evening. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. Men: 7000iu wounds. Skin disinfection. may repeat x1. 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) 6-8H. Chlorzoxazone. Chloroquine. Cidofovir.5 -5ml (2- mg SC on stimulation day 5. with 75iu FSH and 75iu LH IM x3/wk. >12yr: Chloral hydrate.01mg/kg dly oral. 10mg/kg (adult 400mg) at night oral. oral. ointment: apply 8-24H.000 picokatal units per pa ent. if redq.5-15mg/kg (max 250-750mg) 6-8Horal Chlorambucil. Eye drop. Lupus. Max 11mg/kg (max 800mg). Drug Doses Ce rizine. 1% ointment: apply 12H. 5-10mg/kg 12H oral. ac vated.4mg + demeclocycline Chloral betaine.000) max 14mg/kg (max 1000mg).5-5mg Chlorphenasin.1%/1% . Oral: 10mg/kg (max 600mg) Renal hypertension: 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 100mg 12H oral. IV: 10-15mg/kg daily.5ml (0-1yr). Chlormezanone. Hypno c: 50mg/kg (max 2g) 1 tab 12H oral. Chlorothiazide. Oral: 5-10mg/kg (adult 300 . NOT/kg. See theophylline.25mg + phenylephrine 2. NOT/kg. Chlorpheniramine 1. IM (painful) or slow IV (beware hypotension): Cevimeline. Ear: 4drop 6H. give 150ml x2 doses 1wk apart. mouth gel (Bonjela).5% + cetrimide 15%. Cholera. Cholestyramine. Adult(NOT/kg):250mcg SC Chlorhexidine + cetrimide. 14 days (with probenecid). whole cell plus toxin b subunit recom- then 6H. <15mg/L trough. Apply 3H prn cleaning ssues. 400mg/m² IV over 2hr. rinse in sterile water). 0.5% + alcohol 70%.25-1mg/kg (usual max 50mg) 6-8H. max 10.8%): 1-2ml/kg Chymopapain. max 500mg daily.6mg/kg (adult 30mg) 8H oral. Cetrimide. 2. 5-10mg (>5yr) daily oral. 5mg/kg over 1hr IV on day 0. With mg/ml soltn (max total 0. Chlortetracycline 115. base. boost a er 2yr .000iu IM once.005-0.5-1ml/kg/hr (4-8 units / disc. See aspirin. Osteodys¬trophy: 0. 6H (> 4wk). rheu arth: 12mg/kg (max 600mg) 6H. equipment (soak 127mg). Cetylpyridinium. boost a er 6mo.1mg/kg (adult 1-5mg)dly oral. IM or oral. Prophylaxis: 5mg/kg (adult 300mg) oral Cime dine. Adult (NOT/kg): ini ally 125- 1-2g/kg (adult 50-100g) NG. Typically 0.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 12H doses 1wk apart oral. Inac vated. NOT/kg: 2. Papilloma: inject 6. Chlorpropamide. Adult (NOT/kg): 2000-4000 picokatal (8-16 mg/kg) over 15min. then 0. once NG. Chlorhexidine 0. Check bowel sounds present. Caps 192 mg base. 1. Chlormethiazole. 7. Dissolve Serum level 20-30mg/L 2hr. Choriogonadotropin alfa. 0. Cetuximab. max 5g).6mg/kg) at ≥ 2wk intervals adrenaline (1/200.5mg (6mo-2yr). 0. reducing to 80mcg if possible. 0. 1g (<6yr) 2-4g (6-12yr) impe go. (adult 200mg) 12H (newborn). Charcoal. Inhaltn (adult): 160mcg in the cap stat (may rpt in 1-2hr). 2mg/kg (max 100mg) 3 x /wk oral.25 in 5ml. Chorionic gonadotrophin. A er FSH: 10. 3 days.400mg) x1/wk. 69.1-0. 3% cream.1mg/kg (adult 4mg) 6-8H oral.5-2mg/kg (max 250mg/m² wkly. 4g (>12yr) dly oral. (2-5yr). ¹/₃₀ in water: Choline salicylate. oint: apply 2-6H. 1%: skin disinfec on. Usu. then 1-2cap 8H. 2mg/kg 8-24H oral. 2. granules in 150ml water. Chlorhexidine 1.15% soltn: wound cleaning. Cryptorchidism all ages: 500-1000u x1-2/wk for Chlorhexidine 1% + hexamidine 0. Seda ve: Chlorthalidone. (1st wk life) 12H (2-4 wk) 8H (>4wk) x5 days. adult (NOT/kg): 2-4 Ciclesonide. or Ciclopirox. then every Chlorophyllin copper complex. 0. 0.25-2. 5yr). 8mg/kg 6-8H oral or PR. 2-6yr: give 75ml x3 Chlordiazepoxide. or 20 mg/kg (adult 800mg) nocte.25g/kg hrly 250mg oral.5mg Cetrorelix (GnRH antagonist).4mg. See chlorhexidine.15%. IV.7mg = 1mg chloral hydrate. Choline magnesium trisalicylate. stat (ICU up to 100mg/kg. Chlorhexidine. binant vaccine (Dukoral).2%: mouthwash. then 0. Laxa ve: sorbitol 1g/kg (1. ini al dose 8H. 377 .25-1g) 12-24H oral. may incr to max 0.5%. 0. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). up to 20mg/kg 8H for psychosis. Cilazapril.2mg + tetracycline 115. Syr (NOT/kg): 1. 15mg/kg (adult 500mg) 6H oral. Topical: 1-3mg/kg. Clindamycin.1mg/kg (child) or 0. incr if reqd IV. oral. 1ml/kg slow IV daily. applied 6-8H. for 7 days by con nuous IV infsn. Clofazimine. Clonidine.3 mcg/kg/hr Citalopram.03mg/kg if reqd or 1-3mcg/kg/min. 0.25cm (max 2mg) 6-12H oral. oral. Cispla n. Cinchocaine. adult 1mg IV.02-0. Clostridia an toxin.Drug Doses Cinacalcet.1mg/kg (adult 2. 4-7mg/kg (adult 200-300mg) 12H IV. gel. Apply 1. if severe 1 drop 2H Clonazepam. >28 days 10mg/kg (adult 600mg) Coagula on factor. cream. then 12H for 3 or more days. 10-30mg/kg (adult 0.10mg/g cream. Topical: 1% cream or solu on 8-12H.4mg/kg (adult 20mg) dly. 8H (2-4wk). 0. Ch lymph leuk: Clorazepate.5mg/kg (adult 25mg) 12H oral. ointment.3-0. child Cisatracurium. 0. Oint 0.5% with hydrocor sone 0. 0.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) 12H (day 1). 1 drop = 0. Hairy cell leuk: usually 0. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) daily oral. or cys c fibrosis: 20mg/kg (max 750mg) 12H base.05-0. incr to 100mg dly for 5d if no ovula on. Severe in n (>28 days): 15-20 mg/kg (adult Factors 2. Status (may be rptd 8H for 3 days. used occasionally.8g) IV over Ca to max 90mg 6H oral. constant infsn (>4wk). 2hr every 2mo. topical. then 15-30/mg/kg Periph vasc dis: 1. 9 . 0. 12H. 8H (term >1wk). 1 drop /15min for 6hr then 1 drop/30 min for 18hr Clomipramine. 0.8-1. term <1wk). carcillin. 7.5%) Clofarabine. 1. incr if Cocaine. NOT/kg: neonate 0. Acne soltn 1%: 12H. if ven lated).4mg/kg (adult 60mg) dly oral.15mg/kg (adult) 0. foam.6mg/kg (adult 15-30mg) 8H oral. 100% powder: apply 6 . ventld 0.5g or 1g dly. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) daily oral. 0. then 0. 10mg/kg 8-12H oral. 5-10mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) 12H Clofibrate. then (1-10mcg/kg/min) IV.6g) 12H oral.5mcg/kg (adult 50-75mcg)12H oral 3-4wk x6 cycles. daily for max 3 months Ciprofloxacin. 10mg/kg (max 400mg) 8H IV. Hypertension: 1-5mcg/kg slow IV. 60-100mg/m² IV over 6hr every Migraine: start 0. Clioquinol.3%.25g + potassium citrate 1. solu on. 378 . 1-6mcg/kg (adult 50-300mcg) 8-12H oral. Conjunc vi s: 1 drop 4H.4mg/kg (adult 20mg) 8-12H oral. 900mg) 8H IV over 1hr. Max dose 2mg/kg (0. or IM: 5mg/kg 12H (prem <1wk old). or 0. Adult (NOT/kg) 30mg daily oral. over 7-14 d to 2-5mg/kg (adult 100-300mg) 8-12H.1mg.06mg/kg (adult 1-3mg) 12H oral Cloxacillin. Urine >12kg 25 mcg/kg in 50ml at 2ml/hr) + midazolam alkalinisa on >6yr (NOT/kg): 2 tab 8-12H oral. (adult 0. 0. 0.5g.5% incr to max 10%. 250u/10ml. 0. 6 days.5mg/kg (adult 5-30mg) 8H cycle.12mg/kg/day over 2hr IV on days 1-5 of 28 day oral. roid hormone level.12H Coal tar. Meningococcus prophylaxis: or 5-10ml syrup. every 2-4wk (to max 180mg) to control parathy. 1drop 1H (day 2). Adult (NOT/kg): 20mcg (up to or IV. higher doses edisylate in 5ml. 0.05% spray. 0. Severe Clomethiazole. Adult (NOT/kg): 1-2 cap or tab. apply 8-24H.25mg.09mg/kg/day Clopidogrel. incr Clobetasol. 52mg/m² IV over 2hr for 5 days by injec on.5%: every 2-6wk. IV stat. Clemas ne. 0.5mg/kg later reducing to 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 8-12H. lo on.15 mg/kg stat. 8H.05mg/kg Ciprofloxacin. 0. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 12H oral. 1drop 4H (day 3-14). syrup 250mg oral. incr every 2-4wk if reqd to control serum Clodronate. 12H (1st wk life). 15mg/kg (max 500mg) once oral. incr if reqd to max 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 8H. 0. slowly incr to 0. tab 500mg edisylate. See gas gangrene an toxin. then 6H.01mg/kg (max when awake for 2 days.5mg) 12H oral. Analgesia: 2. Slow rel tab. eye ointment. Vaginal (NOT/kg): 1% cream or 100mg tab daily for Clavulanic acid. incr over 30 min. 7. Clomiphene. 5mg/kg 8H (prem >1wk. Equivalent ac on: cap 192mg in n.5mg/kg (adult 75mg) 8H oral.4ml/kg of 0. or 6mg/kg (adult 300mg) IV Cinnarizine. 6mg/kg (adult 150-450mg) 6H oral. Clobazam. Parathyroid carcinoma: 30mg Clobetasone. Adult (NOT/kg): 50mg dly for 5d Ciprofloxacin.6-1. 4-6 H (>4wk) or Clidinium. IV Clozapine. at bed me oral. ICU: 0.1% soltn: 1drop/eye 1-6H.1mg/kg (adult 10mg) daily oral.5-15mg/kg (adult 250-500mg)12H Clotrimazole. or 2% cream or 500mg tab daily for 3 days. human (Prothrombinex).3%. over 2hr daily x7 days.1-0. Lepra reac on: up to 6mg/kg (max 300mg) Ciprofibrate. Severe in n: 25-50mg/kg (adult 1-2g) IV 40mcg) 12H oral.3-2mg/kg (adult 15-90mg) nocte 0. (<12kg 1mcg/kg/hr is 50mcg/kg in 50ml at 1ml/hr. 1mcg/kg/min (3 mg/kg in 50ml at 1ml/hr). 0. Corneal ulcer: oral.5-5mg) 6-8H oral. See amoxycillin. 1-2mcg/kg local block. shampoo: apply 12H.5mg/kg (adult 75mg) daily oral. eye drops. Cladribine. Risk of thrombosis in acute liver failure. 0. adult (NOT/kg): 0. oral. 10.5mcg/kg premed oral. IM Clenbuterol. reqd to max 0.5-2 mcg/kg/hr over 4wk to max 0. Citric acid 0. Cinoxacin.5mg. max 6 cycles. Clarithromycin. 0. Cromolyn. 1-2mcg/kg (max 100mcg) IV. Poisoning. 1%: 1 drop/eye.04mg/kg (adult 0.25-0. Typical dose 2mg/kg (max 80mg) daily oral. psoriasis: 1. Acute gout: 0. Cream 100mg/g: apply 8-12H. 160mg) 12H IV over 1hr or oral. Before colonoscopy: clear fluids (NOT/kg): 1 tab 6H oral.25-0.6mg/ml in 5% dext. oral. Cyclopenthiazide. With statin: 4-6 tab/day(in 1-2 doses). or infused over 4-8hr.3mg/ml. Inac ve in ≈10% of adults. Prophylaxis: 5ml/kg intratra. Cryoprecipitate. NOT/kg): fluid (adult 2L) over 2hr oral or NG. Co-cyprindiol.625mg (0. Colis n 3mg/ml + neomycin 3. 2. IV dangerous in megaloblas- 60. Cor sone acetate 1mg/kg (adult 15-60mg) 4H oral. Adult (NOT/kg): usually >2yr 0. SC. and 24hr if s ll ven lated. 15mg or 30mg daily oral. Test 2-50u intradermal. oropharynx). 3-6 infns (hip. nephro c. and gluco-cor coid ac on. Maintenance treatment (adult Colonic lavage. Chronic use (gout. to max 3 tab 6H. 0.75mg IM. then + ethinyloestradiol. Pilocarpine 1% speeds recovery.000 u/kg (adult 1. IV infsn: TMP max oral. retroperitoneal. colis n base = 30. Low factor 8: 1u/kg incr ac vity cheal over 5min. Bag usu. wait for bowel mo on (max Cyclobenzaprine. Soltn 13. NOT/kg): 2mg daily oral. repeat Conivaptan. A typical regimen is 600mg/ Conjugated oestrogens (CO) + medroxyprogester. lenograstim. or 10mg/kg twice wkly (if leucocytes >3000/mm³).5mg/ 1000mcg) IM daily for 7d then wkly (treatment). then 150mg/m² 8H (<11yr) oral (max 3 doses/day). 3. 12H IV for 1-2 infns (muscle.5L/hr) oral or NG for 2-4hr (un l rectal Cyclizine 30mg + dipipanone 10mg. usu. 20-30ml: factor 8 ≈ 5u/ml Colis n sulphomethate sodium. 625mg tab.5 mg/m2 8H. IM. mth to 3-4 mg/kg/dose 12H oral. cons pa on: if bowel sounds present.25-2. See ubidecarenone. 20mcg/kg (adult 40.000- monthly (prophyaxis). IM. macrogol-3350 and macrogol. 500mcg wkly nasal. then 600mg/m² IV wkly one (MP). IM or IV. IV. See docusate sodium. Physiological: 7.4mg/kg (adult 5-15mg) 6hr).2-0.5-2mg) daily oral. See dantron. Adult (NOT/kg): 20mg over 30min IV. Pneumocys s: 6000u/m² every 3rd day x9 IV over 4hr. kg of colis n base 12H.01-0.NOT/kg: <2yr 0.5mg/kg 12H.SC proph TMP 5mg/kg daily on 3 days/wk.5 mg/ml.000u. 1-3mcg/kg/min IV for 24-48hr. Co-dergocrine mesylate. Cotrimoxazole (trimethoprim 1mg + sulpham- 300mcg daily IM.5. epoe n.5mg daily before meal oral or sublingual. daily. SMX 100-200mcg/ml. Adult (NOT/kg): 3 tab 12H ml. fibrinogen ≈10mg/ml (200mg/bag). Colony s mula ng factors. 5-10mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) 12H 20mg) daily oral for last 10-14 days of 28 day cycle. 1mg = hydrocor sone 1.5-3 million u) 8H. cheal over 5min straight a er birth. Oral: 1-8mg/kg (adult 50-400mg) 5-10g) 8H oral. joint). Co-danthramer.2g/kg (adult Coumarin.1-0.5-3mg/kg (adult 80- Coenzyme Q10. 1-2. repeat in 12hr if s ll ven lated. 5-10mcg/kg (adult 250- filgrastim. ethoxazole 5mg). CO (NOT/kg): 0. in renal failure dose 0. 10% cream or lo on: apply x2-3/day. See cor corelin. 1hr post-infsn serum TMP 5-10mcg/ Colesevelam. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 8H oral. hormone. molgramostim. severe Cyclizine. Oral or inhaled: 30. Cyclophosphamide. See cyproterone acetate Cyclosporin. SC or IV infsn. 5-8mg/kg 12H reducing by 1mg/kg/dose each Cor corelin. Low fibrinogen: usually 5ml/kg or O c: 4 drops 8H. juvenile arthri s. Drug Doses Codeine phosphate. dose 5ml/kg or 1bag/4kg Colis methate. 7-14 infns (intracranial). syndrome. Rescue: 5ml/kg intratra.25mg) daily con nuously. Cosyntropin (ACTH subunit). poor ac vity in children <5yrs. Adult effluent clear).0-4. 1. and at 12hr Crotamiton. sodium. See colistin sulfomethate sodium. incr dose by half tab if only to noon. See ancestrim. or 1. 25ml/kg/hr (adult 1. See sodium cromoglycate. m² IV over 30min dly x 3d. then 20mg (max 40mg) over 24hr by IV infusion. Keep plasma conc <30mcg/ml. TMP 1. FMF): or 12H (> 10yr) IV over 1hr.125 mg .25mg in mineralo- Cough: 0. Renal proph: TMP Colaspase. 2 % (t ¹/₂ = 12hr).5mg/kg (adult 15-30mg) 6H. Extended-release (adult. Analgesic: 0. (adult 4 tab) at noon. or IV over 5min: Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12). 1bag/4kg IV. interval (hr) = serum crea nine (mmol/l) x 135 (max 48hr). then macrogol 4g/kg (adult 200g) in 40ml/kg 8H oral. NOT/kg. sargramostim.02mg/kg (adult 1mg) 2H TMP 250mg/m² stat.000u/kg (adult 2 million u) 8H. 1 whole 5mg bisacodyl tab per 10kg reqd.3. 0.6mg = 1mg (100u/bag). co-danthrusate.5mg/kg 6-8H oral. Coles pol hydrochloride. treatment Colchicine. Cor sone acetate. or 6 tab dly. a er 5min. IM.5- Cor cotrophin releasing factor. forearm. Cyclopentolate. 1. 2. with MP 10mg (up to Cycloserine. Eczema. 379 . Coloxyl. 500mcg) 12-24H .5%. 4000 (polyethylene glyol) 105g/L. c anaemia. Colfosceril palmitate (Exosurf Neonatal). or 600mg 12H oral.) Dapsone. every 4wk. Nasal Dantron + docusate (co-danthrusate). 250mg/m² IV daily for 5 d every 3wk. adult and replace urine output + 10% hrly (but much 5-15ml at night. 25/200mg in 5ml: 1-6yr 2. Cancer: 6. some also give 5-10g (NOT/kg) once oral. 0. be er to use vasopressin).Drug Doses Cyclosporin. (cont. Thalassaemia (NOT/kg): 500mg per unit blood. 25mg/kg 8H (max 100mg/kg/day) oral Cytarabine. Proph (adult): 2500-5000u 6H.3mg/kg (adult 15mg) 12H SC. rpt in 30min if reqd.1-1. 100-400ng/ml (heart. Max total dose 500mg/m².8u/ml. Adult (NOT/kg): 70mg (up to 100mg) oral.05-0. + 7 inert tab. 25mg) 6H. 7-12yr ac ng than vasopressin. 7. Desmopressin (DDAVP). 15mg/m² IV over 3hr 8H for 3 days.5mg/kg/dose (>50kg) 6H.2-2u/kg/hr to maintain anti-Xa 0. daily. or infuse 200u/kg/day IV (an -Xa 15min for 5 consecu ve days every 21 days. 4mg/kg IV over 30min daily. Cysteamine bitartrate.5-2mcg in 1L fluid. Adult (NOT/kg): 7. Cyproterone acetate. NOT/kg: one 0. contracep on. Intrathecal: 30mg/m² every 4d 24-48H oral.5mg/kg (adult 5-90mg) or constant infsn.45mcg/kg wkly (0. adult 1-3cap 20mcg) IV over 1hr 12-24H. Dantrolene. with oestradiol valerate 1mg daily days 5-25. Dacarbazine. /kg wkly if not on dialysis) SC or IV. 30mg/m² wkly slow IV. mg/m² every 3wk. In females DDAVP. 100mg/m² daily for 10 days by IV injn Deflazacort.2 mg = 1mg prednisolone in un l CSF normal (dissolve in saline not diluent). (2mg/35mcg) x 21 tab. or 8hr. 25/ 200mg cap: 7-12yr 1cap. Preventn: 15u/kg (adult 750u) 12H SC. Strabismus: 1 drop daily for 2wk.1mg/kg (adult 4mg) 6-8H oral. /kg every 3wk.5mg/kg (adult Desirudin.25% Dac nomycin. glucocor coid ac vity. rpt every 6wk (minimum of 4 cycles). 5-14. Danazol. an -Xa 0. 0.33mg/m²/dose (<50kg) or 0. 8-12H oral. then 4-5u/kg/hr IV (acute renal failure.25-1mg) kg/hr (chronic renal failure. von Willebrand’s: 0. Prec puberty: 25-50mg/m2 8-12H Dasa nib. then 10-15u/ Deserpidine.5 = non-specific Dapsone 100mg + pyrimethamine 12.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) daily oral. Dequalinium. Danaparoid. monoclonal specific assay (x 2.25mg pas le 4H oral. incr over 2wk if reqd to 3mg/kg (adult Desloratadine. an -Xa 0. NOT/kg. and 5-6 nights/wk 1-3g in 5ml water SC over 10hr.5ml. Demeclocycline. 200-250 first 3mo then Darbepoe n alfa. IV: 0. then daily. 1-4yr qrtr tab wkly.4-0.1mg/kg (adult 4mg). 0. Deferiprone. 0.5-1u/ml).75mcg Cyproheptadine. repeat a er 3-4wk. 1.5mg/kg (combined) 8H IV over 1hr. (NOT/kg): 5-10mcg (0. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) daily oral. 380 . star ng 1st day of menstrua on. 1u = 1mcg. or 2. 400-600mcg/m² IV daily for 5 ophthalmic soltn. or hirsu sm: 1 tab Decitabine.1ml) per dose 12-24H. Daclizumab. 9-18mcg/kg daily IV over 100u/kg 12H SC. SC or IV Migraine 0.5g in 10ml water SC over 5min. Adult (NOT/kg): 600mg 12H oral. 7-12yr 5ml. 30-40u/kg stat.005-0.75mcg Cyclosporin ophthalmic. 50/60mg in 5ml: 1-6yr 2. for acne. then 1 Dalfopris n 350mg + quinupristin 150mg (Synercid drop alternate days for 2-3wk. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) 6-12H oral. 300-400 ng/ml first 3mth then Daptomycin. IV 500mg vial). 0. Usual target trough levels by Abbo TDx Derm herpet: 1-6mg/kg (adult 50-300mg) daily oral.5-1u/ml 4hr post dose). Hyperpyrexia: 1mg/kg/min un l 0.5-1. Renal failure: 0. 1mg/kg IV over 15min every 2wk x5 Demecarium bromide. Haemophilia. Darifenacin. Desferrioxamine. Deferasirox. 5-10yr half tab.5-15mg daily oral. incr over 6wk to 0.4u/ml).25mcg/kg every wk. More potent. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) Darunavir. Incr/reduce dose if reqd by 25 % 100-125 (liver). 0. daily oral.3mcg/kg (adult NOT/kg. 0. or 60-90 Cyproterone acetate + ethinyloestradiol. lung). 20mg/kg (15-30mg/kg) daily oral. An dote: 10-15mg/kg/hr IV for Heparin inducd thrombocytopenia: 30u/kg stat IV. Dantron + poloxamer 188 (co-danthramer). then 1-2mg/kg 6H for 1-3day IV or oral. adult 5-15ml at night.5mg (Malo- assay level) on whole blood: 100-250 ng/ml prim). Haemodialysis: 5-10u/ kg stat. enuresis 10-40mcg nocte. Delavirdine. improves (max 10mg/kg). 0. 0. (marrow). >8yr: 3mg/kg (adult 150mg) Dalteparin sodium. x2/wk. longer at night. Hyperandrogenism: 50-100mg daily days 12H oral. 5ml. adult 1-3cap at night.5ml. 50-100mg) 6H oral. Venous thrombosis: Denileukin di itox. Glaucoma: 1 drop x2/day to days. 0.05mg/m² 6H oral.02mg/kg (adult 0.05% 1 drop each eye 12H. Adult (NOT/kg): 400mg 8H. See desmopressin. 50/60mg cap: 7-12yr 1cap. Daunorubicin. 100-300 ng/ml (kidney).2-0.>10yr 1 tab.125%. Spas city: 0. Usu. or 6mg/kg (adult 300mg) 12H oral SC 1-2hr preop. 12-24hr (max 6g/24hr) if Fe >60-90umol/l at 4hr then 1. Hydrochloride 1.05mg/ml (0.6mg/kg (max 12mg) IV or IM x g/kg/day) / %D = (6 x Wt x mg/kg/min) / %D.5-10mg) 2-4H. Eye Dose (g/kg/day) = (ml/hr x %D) / (4.1% + neomycin 0.1%: 1 drop/eye 3-8H. See fibrinolysin. 0. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide. then 8H 3 days. 15min.44. Eye drops 0. Desogestrel + ethinyloestradiol (150mcg/30mcg. 24hr. 15% soltn. 0. 6H. 0. 3-5 days to 0. Contracep on: 75mcg daily oral. 1 drop/ 6-8H oral.1-0. Hyperinsulinism: <12mo 5mg/kg 8-12H oral.2 mg/kg (adult 2-10mg) 8-12H oral. 0. Eye 1 drop 1-3H. daily. Congen incr to 12 g/kg/day (up to 18g/kg/day with adr hypopl: 0. star ng 1st day of menstrua on. Half life about 12hr. Repetab (adult NOT/kg): not give by IV infsn (binds to PVC). Dextrose soltn Dexamethasone 0.5mg 4-6H. SC. Adult: 15mg (NOT/kg) 12H oral.4mg 150/20) x21 tab. 1g/m² (max 2g) IV over 2hr. Diamorphine.2-0.1%: preop 1-5 drops over 3hr. stat. 0. 0.05mg/kg (adult 2mg) 8-12H. 0.5mg/kg (adult 20mg) 8H oral or PR. then 10ml/kg/day IV. 381 .5ml/kg 12H 3 days. Dexamethasone (mg/kg/min) = (ml/hr x %D) / (6 x Wt).3mg/kg gel: apply 12H. Dextropropoxyphene. postop Dextran 1 (Promit).35% + poly. Premed: 0.05-0. mg/kg/min has no mineralocor¬ coid ac on. then 0. then 0. IM: 0. Dexamethasone. 1. doses/day 4hr apart: 2.15% cream on dressing prn.200mg) Dexrazoxane. Dexibuprofen. Use half the dose of mucate 65mg + paracetamol 325mg (Midrin). myxin 6000u/g. Adult (NOT/kg): 400mg 12H (max Diazoxide. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg Dexamethasone 0.17 x Wt). = 1mg midazolam.3ml/kg IV 1 drop stat.05mg/kg PR. emulsion can 6mg 12H oral.25-1mg/kg (adult 10-50mg) stat. 1mg = 25mg = g/kg/day / 1. (adult 65mg) or napsylate 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) Desoxyribonuclease.4-Diaminopyridine.25mg/kg 6H oral. or may occur) repeat once if reqd.4mg/kg oral.005%) Dextrothyroxine. then 1 drop 4-8H. 1 drop/eye 6-8H.3% (180mg) 10x14cm: apply 12H.4mg/kg (adult 5-20mg) 3- Dexamethasone 0. Dexamethasone 20mcg + tramazoline 120mcg per IM. Dextran 70. ointment. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 8-12H oral. IM. Dexmedetomidine.05%) + framyce n (usually 5%) with heparin 1u/ml. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100. Cerebral 10%D slow IV.17 x Wt extubtn stridor: 0.2mg/kg (adult 2.5mg/dose oral.1u/kg insulin + 2ml/kg 50%D IV. lotion: apply8-12H incr to 0. then Hyperkalaemia: 0. Desoxymethasone. Hypoglycaemia: 0. 5mg/ml (0. Patch Dextran 40. 0. 24H 3 days. Dezocine. 0. oedema: 0. 6H oral. Half life about 3hr. BPD: 0. Aerosol: 1 puff in each nostril 4-8H. PR.05% or 0. 0. Infant seda on (NOT/kg): 1ml 50% D IV.1-0. PR. Severe croup.1-0.1-0. Dibromopropamidine. Dexmethylphenidate. dose. Hypertension: 1-3mg/kg (max 150mg) 8H) oral stat by rapid IV injec on (severe hypotension Dexketoprofen. 6H. 2-3mg Dexfenfluramine.25% cream. 6% soltn: 10ml/kg x1-2 on day 1. Dose drops 0. stat.4mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) IV or Dexchlorpheniramine maleate. IV: 0. Contracep on: 1 tab /kg (adult 10-20mg) 6-8H oral.27mg/m2 daily oral. Dextromoramide. up to 2H for 2 days a er surgery if reqd. then incr maintenance infsn rate.2-0. oral. repeated a er Diclofenac. ICU: 1mcg/kg IV over >12mo 30-100mg/m2 per dose 8H oral. then 2-5mg/kg IV 25mg 8H (max 75mg/day) oral.5ml/kg/hr of 50% = 6g/kg/day hydrocor sone in glucocor coid ac on.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 8H. incr Dichloralphenazone 100mg + isometheptene if reqd to 10mg/dose.2mg/kg (adult 4-8mg) 4H IV reducing over Neonates: 6g/kg/day (about 4mg/kg/min) day 1. then 1/hr if Dexpanthenol. 0. 5% cream: apply 12-24H Dichlorphenamide.5mg/ml (0. oral.5g/m2 48hr a er first dose. NOT/kg. eye 4-6H. racemic methylphenidate. IM or Dextrose. 0.04-0. incr if reqd to max 20mg x5/day.5ml/kg 50%D or 2. incr monthly if reqd to max 4-8mg daily. then 10ml/kg/day IV. + 7 inert tab.1mg/kg 6H for 3 days. 48H 7 days. Infsn rate (ml/hr) = (4. ointment 8-12H. ear 2-3 drops 6-8H. Adult (NOT/kg): 1-2mg daily (Sofradex). 10% soltn: 10ml/kg x1-2 on day 1.5-1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 8-24H oral.5%) + gramicidin 0. Topical gel 1% 1-2min before giving dextran 40 or dextran 70. 5-10mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) reqd (max 5 cap in 12hr).05% cream. given as two Dibucaine. then 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 12H until response Extravasa on of anthracyclines: within 6hr give then 0. Do (adult 2mg) 6-8H oral. (arthri s) 3% (keratoses): apply 2-4g 6-8H. star ng 1st day of menstrua on. 3. may Desonide.3%. be infused. Adult (NOT/kg): 2 capsules stat. then prednisolone 1mg/kg 8-12H oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 5-10mg 4H IV. Dextrose-heparin (dex-hep).2-0.1% + tobramycin 0. oral. Drug Doses Desogestrel.7mcg/kg/hr for max 24hr. See cinchocaine. hypoglycaemia). Adult (NOT/kg): 12. 10mg for each 1mg doxorubicin IV. Diazepam. oint. 5ml IM at oral. See atropine + diphenoxylate (Lomo l). NOT/kg. and (DaPT) 18mo. 0. Dose (to nearest 40mg) = serum digoxin 0. See docusate sodium. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Infant colic (NOT/kg): 40mg/ml. if >0. apart. 4mo. See zalcitabine.003-0.000u then 3-5 mcg/kg (usual max 200mcg IV. 50mg/ Dimercaprol (BAL). or Intra-amnio c: 40mg stat. 6mg/kg daily for 12 days oral.5ml IM at 2mo. Dicycloverine. 4-5yr age (5 doses).000u (bullneck).000u (unilateral tonsillar). 5% soltn: apply 1-3 coats 1hr (3 doses). 650mg) 8H oral for 20 days. and (DaPT) 18mo. Diethyls lboestrol.3mg/kg (adult Inac vated. every 1-3 days. rickets: 20mcg/kg daily oral. 10. 18mo.5 nmol/L (x0. 0. 8H (2-4 wk). Renal doses). repeat x2 if no response. Inac vated. 3mg/kg (max 150mg) IM 4H for 200mcg tab 8-12H oral. 30. or 90-180mg 8-12H oral Diphtheria + pertussis (whole cell) + tetanus vac- Dimenhydrinate.3mg/kg ingested. 1mg/kg (adult 60mg) 8H. 382 . Dimethindene. 50. 4mo. and 6mo later (3 (nmol/L) x Wt (kg) x 0. polio + tetanus [DaPT-HepB-IPV] (Pediarix). Severe in n: 25-50mg/kg (max dropperfuls before each feed.000u (bilateral tonsillar).04mg/kg (adult 1-2mg) Dicobalt edetate.5ml IM 2mo. Digoxin. bladder for 15 min every 2wk.5ml IM stat. 1-2 oral. Max 6mg/wk. or a single dose of 6mg/kg rpt every 6-12 mths. 50% soltn: 50ml in Dicyclomine. See dicyclomine. needed.Drug Doses Diclofenac + misoprostal. 0. and (without hep B) 18mo. or level >6. 15-25mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) 6H Dimethicone. 4mo. Diphtheria vaccine. 1-2mg/kg Diflorasone. Dihydrocodeine. 10mg/kg (adult 300mg) IV 8H oral. 6mo. Dihydrotestosterone. constant infsn (>4 wk). on: 1mg into posterior vagina. 75mg/200mcg tab 12H oral. vit D resis. CNS disease: 150mg/m² 12H. 1wk) oral. ointment: apply 6-24H.4 nmol/L or 5. 6wk later. 250mcg (laryngeal).5mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) 6-8H oral. 0. child <8yr (CSL). Dihydromorphinone. Maintain PDA: 25mcg/kg 1H (less o en a er Diethylcarbamazine. over 1-5min. Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate. amnio c: 1ml of 250mcg/ml stat. 1-1. 6mo Dihydroxyacetone. 2 days. Diphtheria + hepa s B + Hib +pertussis (acellular) Diiodohydroxyquin. 15% 2g) IV 12H (1st wk life). Dihydroergotamine mesylate. Pediacel). Digitoxin.15mg. 10%. Level 6hr or more a er 150. incr Diphtheria + hepa s B + pertussis (acellular) + by 20mcg/kg every 4-8wk accordg to serum Ca tetanus vaccine [DaPT-hepB] (Infanrix Hep B). Inac vated. incr if reqd to Inac vated. Boost every 10yr. >12yr: 25mg (NOT/kg) 6-8H oral. or mg ingestd x 55. Inac vated. Boost with adult vaccine. may rpt dose Dienoestrol. max 0. then 1-6mcg/kg (adult usu. tetanus [DaPT-Hib-IPV] (Infanrix Penta. See hydromorphone.3mg) dly. Dinoprost (Prostaglandin F2 alpha). 12-24H for 1-2wk. 4-6H or barrier cream: apply prn.2mg) 12H oral for 4d.5ml IM at 2mo.5ml IM at 2mo. 20. 6mo (3 Dihydrotachysterol (1-OH vitamin D2). IV over Diphtheria vaccine. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 8H oral. Slow rel (adult. rpt hrly x2 if needed. then 10-40mg a er 240mg/m² (max 400mg) daily oral.0ng/ml.05% cream. 6-12yr: 25mg Diphemanil methylsulphate. 0. See stanolone. apply 8-12H. Adult. See s lboestrol. diphtheria. 24hr if required. 2mo.0-2. then 6mo (3 doses). failure. 0. 0.01mcg/kg/min IV.01% vaginal cream: 1 applicatorful (5g) 1-2mg a er 6hr (max 60mcg/kg over 6hr). SC. then 12H for 10 days.5mg/kg (adult 50-75mg) 4-6H cine [DPT] (Triple An gen). Give doses). Di-iodohydroxyquinoline. 0.78=ng/ml). + tetanus vaccine [DaPT-hepB-Hib] (Infanrix Hexa). 0. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). 4mcg/kg (max 0. 10-13. 6mo max 3mg/kg (adult 180mg) 8H oral. Diphenoxylate. <90 days: 50mg/m² 12H oral. 4mo. IM or IV. then 6H for 1 day. Dil azem.5ml IM stat. 0. (3 doses). Adult (NOT/kg): Diphtheria + hepa s B + pertussis (acellular) + 1mg IM. >90 days: 120mg/m² (max 200mg) 12H. Inac vated. then 3ml 2H. Repeat dose may be dose: 1. 4mo. Dinoprostone (Prostaglandin E2). 0. Diflunisal. 15mcg/kg stat and 5mcg/kg a er 6H. 20mg/g powder: (NOT/kg) 12H oral. IM or IV (NOT/kg): 2500u (nasal). oral) 12H slow IV or oral. 30min. Inac vated. Diethylpropion hydrochloride.02-0. in 6wk. 5-10mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) 12H oral.5-1mg/kg 4-6H oral. Extra- Didanosine. NOT/kg): 120-240mg dly. Diphtheria + Hib + pertussis (acellular) + polio + Diloxanide furoate. 6mo (3 doses). Labour induc Dideoxycy dine (ddC). 0. See di-iodohydroxyquinoline. (adult 50-100mg) 6-8H oral. IM or IV. reducing gradually to x1-3/wk. IV.3. Dicloxacillin.000u (beyond tonsillar fossa). adult (CSL). Diphtheria an toxin (horse). See also immunoglobulin. Digoxin immmune FAB (an bodies). or 0. 50-80mcg/kg stat. dantron. Dorzolamide. See also aspirin + dipyridamole. Disodium clodronate. oral 1hr before chemo. Dose as for sodium valproate. Enema (5ml Inac vated. Doxacurium. or 0.02-0. adult [daPt] (Adacel. apply daily.5mg) IV postop. 0. Dothiepin.5mg (max 10mg) inhaled daily (5- oral. 4mo. Carcinoma: 50mg/m² IV Dobutamine. dose Divalproex. Adult (NOT/kg): 5mg at night oral. DMSA.5ml IM once as booster. wash off a er Doxorubicin. every 3wk. 6mo later 6mg/kg in 100ml 5%dex-hep at 5-20ml/hr (3 dose). IPV). or 10min incr to 30min.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) 8-12H oral. or 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) Inac vated. less Inac vated. 0. then 0. Inac vated. IV: 2mg/kg (max 150mg) over kg/dose IV. Dorzolamide 2% + molol 0. 0.5ml IM. Usu. (adult 5mg) oral daily. Diprophylline. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) daily oral. tetanus vaccine [DaPT-IPV] (Quadracel). Ini ally 75-100mg/m² over 1hr IV [DaPT] (Tripacel). Dopexamine. child <8yr [DT] at 1-4ml/hr (5-20mcg/kg/min) via CVC. Docusate sodium 50mg + sennoside 8mg. then 0. Disopyramide.9% saline every 3wk. Dipivefrin. Oral: 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 500mg oral daily for 0. Docusate sodium. for 2 doses. ≥10yr: 0. See dothiepin. Inac vatd.5ml IM once as boostr 30-60mg 4-8H. Doxycycline. 0. Inac vatd. 5% cream: apply x3-4/day. See cyclizine. >30kg: 6mg/kg in 100ml 0. Boost with ADT. or 0.1mg/kg (adult 1-4mg) dly oral 0. Dornase alpha (deoxyribonuclease I). Severe: 2mg/kg 12H.5ml IM. 383 . Dipipanone. Usually 15mg/kg 6H oral or IM. Diphtheria + pertussis (acellular) + polio + Dolasetron. 0. Doripenem.9% sal.1. See succimer. 0. tetanus vaccine [DaPT-IPV] (Infanrix-IPV). Dofe lide.5-1mg/ Level 9-15umol/L (x0.2-2mg/kg (adult 10-100mg) 8H oral. Booster).5-4mg/kg (adult 75. 10mcg/kg (adult 500mcg) 12H oral. adult [dt] (ADT Donepezil. See sodium clodronate.2-0. 1 drop/eye 12H. Oral: 1. 10% cream: apply 5 mes a day. ≥10yr: 0. (adult 4mcg) IV. Dirithromycin. Docosanol. Disodium e dronate. Aim Dithranol. >6yr: 0.8mg/kg (adult 100mg) IV tetanus vaccine [daPT-IPV] (Repevax). 480mg/m² (300mg/m² if medias nal irradia on). Over 8yr: 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 12H CVC or periph IV. IV infsn 0. Rectal suppos: adult (NOT/kg) (Revaxis). Surgery: 1mg/kg (adult Diphtheria + pertussis (acellular) + polio + tetanus 50mg) oral at induc on. (5-20mcg/kg/hr).5ml IM at 2. Dopamine. Kaposi: 20mg/m² IV every 2wk. tab. Max tot. 60ml Diphtheria + pertussis (acellular) + polio + (1-12mo). Inac vated. if renal impairment or increased QTc interval. Dosulepin hydrochloride. Ini ally Disulfiram. 12-24H (>21yr). <30kg: 15mg/kg in 50ml 0. a er primary course.4mg/kg/hr (max 800mg/day). adult [daPt-IPV] (Adacel Polio. ointment: start for blood iPTH 150-300pg/ml. >12yr: 1-4 tab at night oral. Diphtheria + tetanus vaccine. Doxercalciferol (1. 30mg/m² IV over 15min wkly.4mg/kg (adult Diphtheria + polio + tetanus vaccine [dT-IPV] 10-20mg) 4-8H.5ml IM at 2mo. 2% drops: 1 drop/eye 8-12H.1% soltn: 1 drop per eye 12H. 6mo (3 doses).08mcg/kg 1-2wk.2mg/kg 12-24H (max 20mg/day) oral.2mcg/kg (adult 10mcg) oral. See e donrate. 5mg/kg IV over 1hr.5-6mcg/kg/min. See trisodium edetate. 21yr). 0. Neurogenic bladder. 6mo. 0.3395 = mcg/ml). Domperidone. >3yr: 0. 0. See also bisacodyl. 12. then daily oral. >30kg: (CDT). in 6wk. 16mo-13yr: 0. 18mo and 4-5yr of age (5 doses). 4. 30min before chemo. Diphtheria + pertussis (acellular) + polio + casanthranol. ine with hep 1u/ml at 5-20ml/hr (5-20mcg/kg/min). Myasth gravis: 0. NOT/kg: Dipyridamole.1mg/kg Doxepin. Boostrix. x3/wk at end of dialysis. 120-240mg (>10yr) daily oral.1%-2% cream. Doxorubicin.25-OH D2 analogue).5%. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 6-8H usually 2. with heparin 1u/ml at 1-4ml/hr (5-20mcg/kg/min).5ml IM once as booster. 0. Disodium edetate.5ml IM once as boostr. Diphtheria + pertussis (acellular) + tetanus vac. 60-120ml (>12mo) PR. kg/hr for 1hr (max total dose 400mg).5mg) IM daily. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 8H IV. NOT/kg: 100mg (3-10yr). <30kg: 15mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep Diphtheria + tetanus vaccine. Malaria proph: 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) daily oral.01mg/kg (adult 0. Inac vatd. cine. Inac vated.5ml IM for revaccina on incr to 10mg a er 1mo if reqd. Drug Doses Diphtheria + pertussis (acellular) + tetanus vaccine Docetaxel. Doxapram. with lowest strength. 30mg/m² dly x2-3days every 3-4wk. then 5-10mcg/ 200mg) 6H. megacolon: Doxazosin. 18% + 155ml water): 30ml (newborn).25mg/kg (adult vaccine. Dis gmine. Boostrix). 0. then 125-500mg daily. 5min. liposomal. Cancer: 1. soltn: usu.3mg/kg (adult 15 mg) 4-6H. 0. or Enoximone.2mg/kg (adult 10mg) 12-24H oral daily oral.25-0. Age >=6yr: 2mg/kg (max 90mg) 12H SC on: 1 daily star ng 1st day of menstrua on. 3mg/ 30mcg) x 24 tab. 25-33kg 350mg. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. Drospirenone + ethinyloestradiol (3mg/30mcg) incr over 2wk if reqd to max 0. ≥18yr (NOT/kg): 1tab incr to max 0. Epoprostenol (prostacyclin.5mg/kg (adult or 1-2 caps (adult) inhaled 12H.10/1. 0. An eme c: postop 0. Usually 0.5mg/kg (adult x 21 tab + 7 inert tab. Hypno c: 0. max 0. See factor 7a. incr if Efalizumab. ht: 2ng/kg/min IV. restart straight a er. 0. Psychiatry. 20-40mg 2hr before.75mg/kg (max 10mg) IV. Dyphylline.1mg/kg (max 5mg) 6H. Oral: 1-3mg/kg (adult 50-150mg) 8H. Postmeno- Epinas ne. Econazole nitrate. 20-50u/kg x3/wk. 0.125% 1 drop/eye every 1-2 d bed me incr to max 240 u/kg x1-3/wk SC.5 mg/kg 12H (2mo-18yr). Adult: 75-90mg/m² IV over 10min every 3wk. NOT/kg): 0. then daily (adult) SC. Vaginal: 75mg cream. See lignocaine + prilocaine. Eprosartan. repeat Dronabinol. 33-40kg Eptacog alfa (recombinant factor 7a).10/2).4mg/kg (adult 5-20mg) 4-8H.5mg/m²/ EMLA cream. then 900mg every 2wk. oral. Post-menopause (NOT/kg): 1 tab daily oral. Psych. <8kg: 60mcg/kg in 50ml Edrophonium. rate). Adult (NOT/kg): 200mg with each l-dopa/DDC inhibitor dose (av 800-1400mg/ Dyclonine hydrochloride.05% ophthalmic: 1 drop/eye 12H. Adult. Enoxacin. Contracep on: 1 daily 5-20mg) 12H. Dly oral 10-15kg 200mg.25% Epoe n alfa. 1tab daily oral for last 14days of cycle. 0.9% cream: apply 12H. 20-25 kg 300mg.1 (adult 1-5mg) 1-6H. Efavirenz. 900mg the next wk. + 4 inert tab. analg.06%. Adult (NOT/kg) 200mg daily oral.025mg/kg (max 1. ac vated.25mg) 4-6H IM or slow IV. See glucose electrolyte solution. Entacapone. CVC or periph IV. Eletriptan. >8kg: 500mcg in 50ml diluent at SVT: 0.09ml/kg/hr (5-15ng/kg/min).75mg/kg 24mcg/kg/hr for 96hr IV.5-25mg) 8H oral.5-1u/ml 4hr post dose). 0. Ecothiopate iodide.25mg) 6H IV.5mg) daily oral. oral: 0. Duloxe ne. Dutasteride. then 1mg/kg wkly SC. See aminocaproic acid. chemother Emtricitabine + tenofovir disoproxil (as fuma- 0. 0.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) 12-24H oral. SC. Dydrogesterone +oestradiol (5mg/1mg. 0. lo on 8-12H. daily oral. Chronic pul 0. 0.5mg Dydrogesterone. 0.05mg/kg Emtricitabine. See dyclocaine day.5mg daily oral. Epirubicin.5mg) stat.15mg/kg (max 2mg) incr to max 0. See sodium calciumedetate. Postmenopausal: 1 tab daily oral. hydrochloride. Eformoterol. slow incr by 2. Rosacea in adults (NOT/kg): 1 tab daily oral. 12.25-1mg/kg (adult 12.75 ml/hr (5-15ng/kg/min) via then 1min later 80mcg/kg (adult 8mg) IV. Drospirenone + oestradiol (0. Hepa s B (adult. Test dose 20mcg/kg (max 2mg). (40 or 80 mcg/24hr). Emedas ne. Entecavir. Prophylaxis: 0. IV: 5-20mcg/kg/min. max 4 days. 200mg/245mg tab.03%.03-0. When Hb >10g%: 20-100u/kg x2-3/wk. Adult (NOT/kg): 20-40mg. Eflornithine. reqd to 6-8mg/kg (adult 300-400mg) 12H oral. 2mg/ Enoxaparin (1mg=100u).1mg/kg (adult 2. Incompa ble with all other drugs. incr to 20-40ng/kg/min. 13. 1mg/kg into arterial line at start 4hr session. delta. Nasal (0.5-60mg) 4-8H Adult (NOT/kg). 0. 0. >40kg 600mg.5mg/ml soltn: 1 drop/eye 12H. 150mg ovule 2x/d Eplerenone. 1mg daily if refractory to lamivudine. 1.25-0. (adult 25-50mg). Topical: 1% cream. 0. 384 .7mg/kg stat. Minor surgery: stop 12H (<2mo). Haemodialysis: stop 2hr before.02-0. Drospirenone + ethinyloestradiol (3mg/20mcg. Contracep Enfuvir de. Eculizumab.5-1mg/kg Electrolyte solu on. (adult 1.5mg/1mg. 15-20mg Epsilon aminocaproic acid. powdr. Droperidol. 1mg/kg (2mo-18yr).5mg/kg (<2mo). EDTA. beta. IV. neurolept. 60mg daily oral. dose to max 15mg/m² 4H. Adult (NOT/kg).02-0. pausal: apply new patch every 3-4 days. 400mg.125%. 40mg (adult) 12H SC (an -Xa Drotrecogin alfa (protein C). max 2000mg) oral. Enalaprilat. Ini ally 5mg/m² 2-4H (max 4-6 a er 2hr if reqd (max 80mg/day).Drug Doses Doxycycline 30mg + 10mg slow rel (Oracea). 0. Caps 12mg (NOT/kg): 1cap (5-12yr) Doxylamine succinate. 1mg). 250mg.1 mg/kg (adult 2. diluent at 0. 4-8mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) 12H oral. restart 12hr a er. Epinephrine. Enalapril. IV. 600mg IV over 35min wkly for 4wk. NOT/kg: 20-30mg 12H. with atropine if reqd. See diprophylline.1-0. Ephedrine. star ng 1st day menstrua on. doses per day) oral. See adrenaline. PGI2). IM or slow IV: 0. 0. Major surgery: 2-12hr preop. IM. 12mg/kg (adult 600mg) daily.25%-1%): 1drop each Dydrogesterone 10mg tab + oestradiol patch nostril 6-8H. IV: 80% oral dose. may rpt a er 2hr.5mg/kg (adult 500mg) 6H oral.5mg/kg (max 500mg) 6H oral. 1mg) x 24 tab. 0. Esomeprazole. 20/1. 25mg/kg once daily Ethionamide. Adult (NOT/kg): 300mg 12H oral.5 x5 + inert x7). 6 tab + 40/70 x5 + 30/100 x10 + inert x7). Ethinyloestradiol + levonorgestrel (30mcg/150mcg Erlo nib. star ng 1st day of menstrua on.75-1g) 6H.5-5ml per varix (max 20ml per treatment). Ethanol. 3mg/kg (adult 150mg) 6-8H oral. 20/75) x 21 tab + 7 inert tab. 0. from 1st day of menstruatn Estradiol.pylori (adult NOT/kg): 20mg + amoxycillin Ethinyloestradiol + norethisterone (20mcg/ 1g + clarithromycin 500mg 12H oral for 7 days.75. 35mg/kg x3/wk. tab ethinyloestradol 10 mcg. Ethinyloestradiol + norethisterone (35mcg/ Etanercept. 10-20mcg daily oral.4-0. Ethinyloestradiol + levonorgestrel (20mcg/ Ergotamine tartrate.3-0. IV: 0. Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2).5-1g) nocte oral daily oral. Ethosuximide. Ergoloid mesylates. x6 tab + 40/75 x5 + 30/125 x10 + inert x7). See co-dergocrine mesylate. reduce to 100mg then 50mg daily if reqd. 12. Ethoheptazine. may repeat once a er 1hr.15-1.8ml/ 0. from 1st day of menstruatn Etamsylate. 10-20mg/kg (adult 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 250-500 1 daily. from 1st day of menstruatn oral. Ethamsylate. 20-40mg/kg (adult 1g) daily IM. Estazolam. kg/hr (25-300mcg/kg/min). IV Ethinyloestradiol + levonorgestrel (30mcg/50mcg over 30min. 12-24H.000-200. See also Contraceptn: 1 tab dly. See ergometrine maleate. 0. H. from 1st day of menstruatn Erythropoie n. incr by 50% each wk to max 40mg/kg (adult 2g) daily.5mg or 50mcg/1mg) x 21 tab. Trough level 0. Cys c fib.75mg/6mg) patches.25mg. TB: 15-20mg/kg (max 1g) at night for 8wk.IM. or 2. from 1st day of menstruatn Ertapenem. + 7 inert tab. 5% soltn. 0. Contraceptn: 1 tab dly. Monitor serum calcium. 200mg/m2 8H oral (avoid milk). measure alk phos 0. Deficiency: 50-100mcg daily for Ethinyloestradiol. 0. rpt if Ethinyloestradiol + norethisterone (35mcg/ reqd.IV then 2 mcg/kg/min for up to 72hr. Contraceptn: 1 tab dly. See also cyproterone. Contraceptn: 1 tab dly. 1ml IM. then 15mg/kg daily oral.02-0.1mg/kg (adult 1-4mg) nocte oral. Gut prokine c: 2mg/kg 8H.5. Ethinyloestradiol + gestodene (30mcg/75mcg. 40u = 1mcg = Ethanolamine oleate. Adult (NOT/kg): 2mg (1-3mg) nocte oral. Ethinyloestradiol + gestodene (30mcg/50mcg x Ergometrine maleate 0. max 3 doses in 24hr.5) x 21 tab.4mg/kg (max 25mg) 2x /wk deep SC.5mg x7tab + 35/1 x14 + inert x7). sublingual or PR. See oestradiol. 35/0.5. 10mg/wk). 30/1. Ethinyloestradiol + norethisterone (35mcg/ Estramus ne. Intermi ent: oral. cholestasis: 1. Adult (NOT/kg): 5mg daily oral. Drug Doses Ep fiba de. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) daily oral.5mg x7tab + 35/1 x9 + 35/0. Erythromycin. Vessel sclerosis: Edosteine. inject max of 1ml/kg. Contracep on: 1 tab daily (with no stat. star ng 1st day of menstrua on. Contraceptn: 1 tab dly. 500mcg 8H oral.75 x7 + 35/1 x7+ inert x7). Contraceptn: 1 tab dly. Infsn (undiluted 10mg/ml soltn): 0. Suppos (1-2mg): 1 stat. 35/0. star ng 1st day of menstrua on. apply 1 patch wkly x3. desogestrel.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) Ethinyloestradiol + norethisterone (35mcg/ 12-24H. Adult (NOT/kg): 180mcg/kg stat IV.8mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) daily Contraceptn: 1 tab dly. hormone-free interval).5-5mg (100. Ethinyloestradiol + levonorgestrel (30mcg/ 150mcg) x 84 tab. + 4 inert tab. usually 10 mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) 6H. then 10-625mcg daily (more if severe per month. and parathyroid hormone a er 6-8wk. Ethinyloestradiol + norelgestromin (20mcg/ Escitalopram. Adult (NOT/kg): 150 mg daily oral. adult (NOT/kg): 1mcg cholecal¬ciferol (D3). Contraceptn: 1 tab dly. 0. or 50mcg/125mcg) x 21 tab. + 7 inert tab. then 1mg/hr (max 6mg/episode. Ergonovine maleate. 0.000u) every Ethinyloestradiol + ethynodiol diacetate (50mcg/ 6-8wk. Ergometrine maleate. Leprosy: 5-8mg/kg (max 375mg) daily. 12.5mg + oxytocin 5u in 1ml. Esmolol. from 1st day of menstruatn Ethacrynic acid. 30/0. from 1st day of menstruatn doxercalciferol. wk 4 patch-free. rarely given for >48hr. Contraceptn: incr if reqd to max 20mg daily. from 1st day of menstruatn Ethambutol hydrochloride. 150mcg. 10-50mcg daily for 21 days 2wk oral. Oral or slow IV (max 5mg/kg/hr): 1 tab daily. then either 7 inert tab or 7 severe in n 15-25mg/kg (adult 0.5mg x7tab + 35/0. 1 tab daily. dehydrated (100%). Cirrhosis: adult 40-120mcg Ethchlorvynol. 2% gel: apply 12H. 35/1. mcg IM or IV. 385 .7mmol/L. Oral: 1-4mg/kg (adult 50-200mg) 0. Eszopiclone. malabs). >10yr (NOT/kg): 2mg subling 90mcg).5mg/kg (500mcg/kg) IV over 1min. See epoe n. + 7 inert tab. 7mg/kg (adult 350mg) daily. Aerosol (200mcg/puff): 1-2 puffs 4-8H. Fumarate 1mg = 0. 667 u/ml. days. Eze mibe. treatment 20mg/kg 40-60 iu/kg. NOT/kg: 5mcg SC before 100mcg) IM or IV.5mg/kg daily for 3-7 days.5 mcg/kg stat. Prophylaxis: 10u/kg IV Fibrin glue. 500mg daily (suppression). Contracep on: 500mcg incr gradually to 12mg/kg/dose (max 800mg).1-0. eg 35u/kg gives dissolved (15-30 min) 4-8H. Gout: 120 mg daily. then 5-10iu/kg 12H IV. Prophylaxis 2mg/kg/day elemental Factor 9. incr Etonogestrel. cerebral 50u/kg.8ml/ Genital herpes (adult. 68mg sub-dermal implant lasts 3yr. Not ven lated: 1-2 mcg/kg (adult 50- Exena de. Exemestane. See lipid emulsion. immunocompromised E docaine. psoas 30u/kg. recombinant (rFVIIa). Transmucosal tabs (adult. 0. Gluconate 1mg 50u/kg stat then 30u/kg 12-24H.25mg/kg 8-12H oral for 2-4wk. >10kg 10mcg/dose a er 1mo. 2 x held between cheek and upper gum un l dose(u/kg) = % normal ac vity. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. ICU). Factor 13. Ven lated: 5-10mcg/kg stat or 50mcg/kg IV over Factor 7a. NOT/kg): 100mcg 20u/kg. 1-2H (moderate). Adult. soltn: apply topically 6-24H. 600mg nocte 50u/kg 6H. 0. Factor 8 an bodies: 75iu/kg. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 6-8H oral. 9. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 6-12H oral. Felodipine. Patch (lasts 72hr) in adult (NOT/ Factor 8 concentrate (vial 200-250u). Oral dose 2-3 mes IV dose.5mg) daily. 386 .5 mg/kg (adult 10mg) daily oral. so Ferro-Gradumet (350mg dry sulphate) prophylaxis Factor 9 complex (factor 2. Usually 1hr. may Etynodiol diacetate. 7. Fenofibrate. 0. major surgery = 0. or 200mg nocte for 3 nights.5ml diluted to 2ml 3-6H (mild). star ng 1st day of menstrua on.6ml/kg of 1%) parenteral. Felbamate. Fenfluramine. kg): 25 mcg/hr. rpt a er 2-4wk. or 0. 5-20mg/kg daily oral (no food for immunocompromised 500mg 12H for 7 days 2hr before and a er dose) for max 6mo.3mg/kg slow IV. every 4wk. incr over 2-3wk to 15mg/kg 6-8H (max 3600mg /d) Etomidate.5% soltn: max 6mg/kg 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 8H for 10 days. IV infsn (max 2u/kg/min): minor hge iron oral. 5mg/kg 6-8H (max 1200mg/day) oral.1mcg/kg/min IV infsn incr gradu- Etre nate. for 5 days (treatment). incr if reqd by 25 mcg/hr every 3 binant -an haemophilic factor (rAHF). cerebral once. Fenoldopam. Ointment.6mcg/kg/min 6H (max 75mg dly) if reqd for 6-8wk. recom. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg daily oral. Adult (NOT/kg). IV max 2u/kg/min: joint 50u/kg 12H.5-1mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) E donate and calcium citrate. 500mg daily for 76 days oral.04-0.1mg/kg (adult 2. in graphic assay). Adult (NOT/kg): 25mg daily oral. (0. Severe hge: Fibrinolysin 8-10u/ml + desoxyribonuclease 500- 10-20u/kg daily. Factor 8 inhibitor bypassing frac on.75mg 12H oral 0. 0. (adult 1050mg) daily oral. Resp soltn 1mg/ml: Everolimus. E dronate.4mcg/kg/hr. and some 7). so Fergon (60 mg/ml gluconate) 85u/kg stat then 50u/kg 12-24H. infuse amp 50mcg/ml at 0. incr if reqd to 100mcg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep at 1-2ml/hr. Etoposide. varicella: 5mg/kg (adult max 15mg/kg (adult 750mg) 6H. IV: (treatment).Drug Doses Ethotoin. 5mg/kg (adult 250mg) 6H oral.3mg iron. Fexofenadine. 10. Joint days. Epidural: 0. E dronate 12-24H oral. Vial 250u. max 800mg 4H. Fentanyl. NOT/kg): 125mg 12H oral kg of 1%) with adrenaline. 50-60mg/m² IV over 1hr daily for 5 Fenbufen. Oral: 0. joint 40u/kg 12-24H. rpt in 12hr prn.2ml/kg/hr (5- 90mcg/kg IV 2H un l haemostasis. 0. 0. Zoster. 250mg (suppression) 12H. daily oral.1mg/kg 6H. max 8 days. Ferrous salts.5%-1. treatment 6mg/kg/day elemental iron 25u/kg daily. so ssue 100u/kg 12H. See thrombin glue. Etoricoxib. 250mg) 8H oral x7 days. 60mg 12H or 180mg daily (>11yr) oral. Fenoprofen.33mg iron.3ml/kg daily. then ally if reqd every 15-30min to max 1.12mg iron. surgery oral. NOT/kg: 30mg 12H (6-11yr). then 10u/kg daily x5. 60-90mg daily oral. then 12-24H.5mg/kg (max 20mg) 12H slow IV 400mg tab daily 14 days. 4-8mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) 6-8H oral. Prophylaxis: 10-20iu/kg x1-2/wk. Fenoterol. infsn 2-4mcg/kg/hr (<10kg morning and evening meals. Etodolac. Sulphate (dry) 1mg = 0. mucous mem Fen conazole vaginal pessaries. 10mg/kg (adult 450mg) 12H oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 60mg daily oral. Prophylaxis: prophylaxis 0. Famo dine. Pre-op: up to 3u/kg just before surgery. daily oral. then calcium citrate Fat emulsion 20%. 1ml dilutd to 2ml adjusted to trough level 3-8ng/ml (chromato. incr if reqd to peak level of 70% normal. 0.08ml/kg/hr). if reqd to 0. amp 50mcg/ml at 0. undilutd con nuous (severe. 100u/kg 6-12H. then 3-6H. or 8mg/kg (0. 10 mcg/kg/hr). incr to Famciclovir. treatment 1ml/kg 25-40u/kg x2/wk (trough >1u/dl). adrenaline + fluorouracil. 0.5mg/kg (max 20mg) daily. NOT/kg.4%. Weekly Foscarnet.4mg/kg (adult 20mg) nocte oral.05% soltn: 1-4 sprays life).25mg haloperidol). every 28 days.625mg fluphenazine decanoate = Flavoxate. and folinic acid. Fluorescein. 25% (250mg/ml): 8mg/kg (max 500mg) IV.25% cream.000/mm³. Adult Flumazenil. ointment Floxuridine (FUDR). constant intra-arterial infsn (400-600mcg/kg/ Flurazepam.5-2mg nocte oral Follitropin α. Folic acid. Oral: 12. 1 drop/eye. may 8-12H oral. Peak level 50- Fluvoxamine. 1%. See also ampicillin + flucloxacillin. SC or oral. Fludrocor sone acetate. Depot IM: usually 0. 0. Pregnancy: 0.25mg (<4yr). 0. /nostril dly. 500mg) 6H. Stop if WCC <3500/mm³ Flurbiprofen. Fludarabine. See also budesonide.8mg/kg (up to 5mg/ 4-24hr. then 100mcg/ 50mcg (child).25% + oxybuprocaine 0. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 8-24H oral.4g Fluoxe ne. Adult (NOT/kg): 0.025%. 25mg/m² daily x5 IV over 30min. to max 1mg/kg (max 40mg) 12H oral. 6H or constant infsn (>4 wk). Severe in n: (adult) x1-2 inhltn 12H. in 2wk. single dose at bed me oral. then every Fluocortolone.02-0. Fondaparin. 100mcg/ml. Flunitrazepam. 100-225iu/kg daily star ng day 3 of cycle. 150mcg/m² daily oral. 0. See follicle s mula ng hormone Fluocinolone. 25mg/12mg. Formestane. 2% drops: 1 drop/eye. kg/day by constant IV infsn (less if crea nine Fluoxe ne + olanzapine (25mg/6mg. then daily for 5-9 days. >0.1-0. Inhaled (NOT/kg): 50-100mcg (child).025%. Fluocinonide. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. 0. 0.8 mg/kg (adult 40mg) 12H if reqd. 20mg/kg IV over 30min. 2wk. (NOT/kg): 1cap dly oral Chronic use: 90-120mg/kg IV over 2hr daily. (max 2g) 6H IV over 30 min. 0. Fludrocor sone 1mg = hydrocor sone 125mg in Folinic acid. 0. MDI: 50/25 (child). over 30min: 0. adult (NOT/kg). monitor urinary oestrogen.5-2mg/kg (max 150mg) 12H. Adult (NOT/kg): 2. Deficiency: 50mcg (neonate). 0. day in hepa c artery). β. Fosamprenavir. mineralocor coid ac vity.05% cream: apply sparingly dly. Powder: 12mcg Fluorouracil. Previously treatd: 330mcg/eye stat. Intravitreal injec on. Adult (NOT/kg): 250mg 8H oral. or 1.03% drops: 1 drop/eye every 30min x4 Flucloxacillin. oint: apply 6-12H New disease: 165mcg/eye wkly x3. Alopecia: 1mg dly oral. Asthma (250mcg/puff): 1-2 puffs 12H.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) neutropaenia: 5mcg/kg daily SC or IV over 30min. 400-1200mg/m² Slow rel: 80mg nocte. 12mg/kg (adult 400mg) stat. Cong neutropaenia: 12mcg/kg daily SC or IV over Flupenthixol. or oral. trough 25-50mcg/ml (x7. 0. then 2-10mcg/kg/hr IV. Follicle s mula ng hormone (FSH). 10% (100 then every 4wk mg/ml). 2-3mg/kg (max 100mg) 12H oral. Solutn: 20mcg in 2ml nebulised un l side effects. reduce if neutrophil >1x109/L. (adult 200-400mg) daily IV. Fomivirsen. then 200mg/ 90mg cap: 1 per wk. then 6-12mg/kg 125/25 or 250/25 x1-2 inhltn 12H. or PR.4-0. 12mg/kg (adult 600mg) 12H. Fluphenazine. 4mcg/m² tape: apply 12H.05-0. 5mcg/kg every 60sec to max total (NOT/kg).5-1mg (>4yr) daily IV. 40mcg/kg (adult 2mg). 0. Formoterol. 50-150iu SC dly for 9-12 days. deconate = 0. IV Flurandrenolide. ointment: apply 8-12H. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) 6-8H. 250/50 or 500/50 3mg/kg (adult 100mg) dly oral or IV. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 8H oral or platelets <100.05% cream. 0. Metabolic dis: 5mg/day oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 15-30mg nocte oral.1% soltn: 1 drop/eye 6-12H. 50mg/6mg. NOT/kg. 6mg/kg (adult 200mg) stat. 8H (2-4 wk). 100-300mcg/kg/day by or lo on: apply 6-24H. incr over 2wk to 7mg/kg (max 200mg) 8-12H. Flucytosine (5-fluorocytosine). daily oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 250mg 2wkly deep IM Fluorometholone. 0. Flu casone + salmeterol.2mg/kg (adult 1-10mg) Flecainide. IM. 10mg in glucocor coid. max 300 mg) every 2-4wk (1mg flupenthixol Finasteride. or 1. postop. 15mg/kg (max 1g) IV over 4hr daily inhala on 12H. Severe in n: 50mg/kg (adult 2g) IV 12H (1st wk 100-500mcg (adult) 12H. 0.5mg SC 6hr Fluorescein 0. Flunisolide. if haemofiltered Fluvasta n. See fluocinonide. >4yr (NOT/kg). Flurandrenolone.5-25mg/kg (adult 250. See calcium folinate. then 5-10mg/kg wkly.75=umol/L).2mg/kg (adult 3-9mg) 1hr. See also 12H. 387 . Superovulatn (2wk a er star ng GnRH agonist): Nasal (25mcg/puff): 1-2 puffs/nostril 8-24H. Adult (NOT/kg). Drug Doses Filgras m (granulocyte CSF). See flurandrenolone. incr daily oral. 0. Accuhaler: Fluconazole. Anovulatn: usu.5mg (high risk 4mg) daily oral. Idiopathic or cyclic Fluoxymesterone. kg. Oral: 0. Flutamide.1-0. Marrow trans: 20-30mcg/kg daily IV over 12H.11mmol/l) or 60 mg/kg 8H IV over 2hr. 50mg/12mg). Flu casone.7g 12H. IM or IV: 25mg/kg (adult 1g) 6H. incr to 0.05% cream. Adult (NOT/kg): 4mg 12H x 4wk. Glimepiride + rosiglitazone (1mg/4mg. incr if reqd to 2. posterior vagina 3H (max 5 pessaries). /500mg or 5mg/ 500mg (max 10mg/1000mg) 12H.5mg/kg 12H IV over 2hr.5mg to 15mg/kg (adult 800mg) or higher if tolerated. or IA over 4hr: 100mg Gefi nib. (NOT/kg): 1-2 tab dly (max Gamma hydroxybutyrate. IV over 1hr. 300mg) once day 1 oral. Prophylaxis: day 1. 1hr.5mg x2/wk on day 1 15-20mg/kg (adult 750mg) 8H oral. >10yr: 7mg/kg day 1. >20kg amp 10mg/ml at 5mg /kg (max 240-360mg) dly.000-150. 8mg/kg (adult 400mg) dly IV over 1hr. Fosphenytoin. or 20 mg/kg (adult 1g) 8H oral. IV infsn: 0.Drug Doses Fosfestrol. Volume effect lasts 3-4hr. constant IV infsn. Galantamine. Glucagon. succinylated. 12H day 2.2-0. Fotemus ne. IV or IM. Frusemide. Usually 0.5mg/kg in Ganirelix.05 mg/kg/min IV). β-blocker overdose: 0.000u IM. Fulvestrant.25mg/ 250mg 12-24H oral. 36H (8-30 days). Gonorrh: 8mg/kg (adult 400mg) once.2-2 ml/hr. Adult (NOT/kg): 2. / IM stat. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) IV. See ethinyloestradiol + gestodene. (max 0.05mg/g. then 10-50mcg/kg/hr (0. 2mg/4mg. 0. 10mg/kg (max 600mg) 12H oral. Gemeprost (PGE₁ analogue). sodium.25-1mg/kg (adult 15-60mg) 8-12H oral wk. Adult (NOT/kg): ini ally 2. 10-20 ml/kg IV. or IV over 20min repeated a er 14 days.25mg daily SC from 50ml at 1-5ml/hr) IV. Gemifloxacin. then as for 1 wk-10yr. Glibenclamide + me ormin. Gallamine.5g IV over 1hr Gas gangrene (Clostridia) an toxin. 0. reducing to 1drop 4-6H. Contains all clo ng fac. term 24H (0-7 days of life). Gestronol. see sodium fusidate. 1200-2500g 36H (day 0-7 of life). 4mg/30mg). Fosfomycin tromethamine.5%: eye 3wk. Gela n. Suspension: Gestrinone. Fusafungine.3-2 mcg/kg/min.5-1mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) Gemtuzumab ozogamicin. 1g/m² IV over 30min wkly for 500mg in 50ml saline 8H x10 days. max 20mg 12H Ganciclovir. Fresh frozen plasma. ointmnt (Soframycin topical): apply 8-12H. kg IV stat. 1drop 8H. Maintenance: 120-240mg 25.3% 1drop/eye every 15min if severe. Trough level <1. Adult (NOT/kg): 200-400mg every 5-7d IM Gabapen n. See sodium oxybate. See alginic acid. then 0.000u IM / IV. 5mg/kg 12H IV over 1hr for 2-3wk. 1 pessary (1mg) into posterior vagina 3hr before Cream. Fusidate.1mg/ day 6 of FSH to day of ovula on induc on. 10-20ml/kg (may be Framyce n sulfate (Soframycin). 100-200mg/m²/day x5days Glimepiride + pioglitazone (2mg/30mg. 125mcg spray: oral 1spray/10kg (adult 5 sprays) x5/d. 5mg/kg 0. ear 3drops 8H. For tablets and IV. then 1g x5 days. 1wk-10yr: 8mg/kg day 1. Termina on: 1 pessary (1mg) into See also dexamethasone + framycetin + gramicidin. 9mg/m² IV over 2hr.5mg then adjusted to 10-20 mg/kg (adult 300-1200mg) daily oral. 0.3% Fosinopril. Eye %: 1drop/ & 4 of menstrual cycle. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 6H oral 7-10 d 24H (>7 days). Gamolenic acid.000u IV over 8H oral. 388 . Cervical dilata on: Framyce n sulfate 15mg/g + gramicidin 0. Fusidic acid. Glimepiride. protect from light. repeated). incr if reqd 1. Treatmnt: 75. Premed: 25mg/kg (adult 1200mg) 1hr preop. surgery. val: 500mg in 1ml water daily x3 days. later reducing to 120-240mg daily.01-0. Neonate. 6-24H (daily if preterm) oral. then same days each wk eye 12H. incr a r 4wk if reqd to 8-12mg 12H oral oral. Furazolidone.1ml/kg/hr). then every 3wk. sachet mixed with water once oral. then 5mg/kg IV daily. 0. 1 bag is about 230ml. Adult (NOT/kg): ini ally 40mg daily 8mg 12H. Gamma benzene hexachloride. 75mg = 50mg phenytoin (qv). Gestodene. /m² wkly x3. Adult (NOT/kg): Analgesia: 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 8H.63g (3g base) Ga floxacin. then Gliclazide. See sodium fusidate. Subconjunc . ointment 8H.9% saline with heparin then 6 mg/kg dly. rest 4-5wk. max 20mg daily. then x4/day days 3-7. One 5. IM.0mg/L. Fusidic acid (susp) absorp on only 70% that of sodium fusidate (tabs). Adult (NOT/kg) Ini al: 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 1200mg 12H oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 250mg IM once / mth 24H (>30 days). Bladder: Gemcitabine. An convulsant: 10mg/kg (adult Ginkgo biloba.8mg/kg (adult 10-40mg) dly oral ophthalmic: 1 drop/eye 2H when awake days 1-2. Adult (NOT/kg): 320mg daily oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 1 tab daily oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. 4mg/8mg) oral. 2-5mg/kg(adult 120-240mg) 12H oral Glipizide. tors. (<20kg 25 mg/kg in 50ml 0.1-1mg/kg/hr Gentamicin. rpt x1-2 a r 8-12hr. Adult (NOT/kg): 250mg daily oral.04mg/kg (adult 1-2mg) IV Congenital CMV: 7. 4mg/4mg). Gaviscon. Gemfibrozil. rest for 1wk. or 6mg/kg IV on 6 days/ Gliquidone. eye drops. Adult (NOT/kg): 5mg dly oral. max 160mg 12H. if severe give 100. nasal 1spray/20kg (adult 3sprays) x5/d Gentamicin. Adult(NOT/kg): 2-4mg (max 6mg) dly oral Gallium nitrate. See lindane. 0. Prescribed / dispensed as phenytoin equivalents. then 1u/ml at 0. dose: <1200g 48H (day 0-7 of life). then repeat 4wk cycle. 8H. 1u=1mg. 0. 8H day 3 Glibenclamide. slow-release buccal tab 1-10mg Haemophilus influenzae type b. Supp: 0. See certoparin. Acutely disturbed: lant 10. Inac vated. and in 6-12mo Griseofulvin. Gold sodium thiomalate. o c oint. aerosol Haemaccel.5mg/kg (max 25mg) 8-12H.2-0. Drug Doses Glucose.5ml (adult 0. See chorionic gonadtrn.02-0. ad¬just to give APTT 60-85 sec. Boost every 5yr. Eye drops: 5000u) IV stat. and doses oral. Inac vated. danaparoid. Kenacomb ointment: apply 8-12H. See lenogras m.5ml GM-CSF. An cholinergic: 4 mo. 0. 1mg=100u. repeat a er 1wk if nonimmune. 389 . dalteparin. do NOT add salt.01mg/kg (max 0. See also bicalutamide. over 5min. low molecular weight.1-0. release cuff with meals.3-0. bradycardia: 5-10mcg/kg (adult 0. and a er 6mo (3 doses).7u/ml. As for glycopyrrolate. Haemophilus influenzae type b + meningococ- Glycopyrronium bromide. With 0. 0. Kenacomb Heparin. 1-15yr 0. Fulcin). 10-15mcg/kg IV. 4-8mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) 4H oral Hepa s A + hepa s B vaccine (Twinrix) Guanabenz. trans¬dermal 0. (4% sucrose = 2% glucose). vated. Hiberix) 0.9% saline at 1-1.05mg/kg (adult max 1-3mg) IV an -Xa 0. Halofantrine. See sodium aurothiomalate Halcinonide. ProHIBiT). ultramicrosize (Griseosta n). See sorbolene + glycerin cream. 2. >=7 days betw injctns (max 12/yr) Glyburide. 5. or infuse by NG tube. Not dehydrated: to max 0.1mg/kg (max 4mg) 12H oral.3-0. 3-4mg/kg daily IV over 30-60min. Hep lock: 100u/ml. nysta n 100. Heparin calcium. 1. wait 10-20min. sargramos m. 0. See glibenclamide. 12-15 mo (3 doses). HIB) 0. then 500u/kg in 50ml 0. over several wks to max 0.6mg SC every 28 d. See somatropin.1g/10kg(adult 5g) 8Horal in fluid 40ml/g gum Glyceryl trinitrate. <12mo: give diphtheria protein conjugate or 5-15mg patch 8-12H.1% cream: apply sparingly 8-12H. Granulocyte-macrophage colony s mula ng Heparin. Inac vated. incr Inac vated.imp. 0. 1mo. up to 3 doses/day. use special non-PVC tubing. 20mg in 10-25ml saline (arm) or 15-30mg in Glutamic acid. a er to max 0.5-5cm of 2% ointment. Long-ac ng Gramicidin 0. 10mg/kg (max 500mg) 6H for 3 Gonadotrophin. Guar gum.05mg/kg neos gmine: vaccine (Comvax).06mg/kg (max 3mg) dly.1 mg/kg 12H IV or oral.8mg SC every 12wk.25% + decanoate ester: 1-6mg/kg IM every 4wk. or meningococcal con¬jugate (Pedvax 1-10ml/hr). See sargramos m. 0. 1-3mg/kg 12-24H IV over 30min. incr Glucose electrolyte solu on.5ml.04mg/kg (adult 1mg) IV over 5min hr) adult. incr Glycerin. Adult (NOT/kg): subling.4-0. Griseofulvin (Grisovin.1mg/kg (max 5mg) 12H oral. Guanadrel.5mg) daily.5-6mg/kg (max 300mg) daily. boost from 12mo. 4mo (3 doses). reducing to 6-12H. 10-20mg/kg Hepa s A vaccine (Havrix). 0. Inac vated.8 mg/dose. factor (GM-CSF). Pituitary func on Halobetasol. Chemo: 0.4-2g child. give frequent sips.8-4g adult.9 mg/dose (lasts 30-60min). Haloperidol.5-5ml/hr.6mg/kg (max 32mg) 12H. 10-20mg/kg (adult 0. Regnl Dehydrated: 1 sachet of Gastro¬lyte in 200ml symp block (adult): cuff 55mmHg >syst BP.5-2ml/hr (15-20u/kg/ Granisetron. Low dose: 75u/kg IV stat. 0. See polygeline. 0. 1. Low dose: 75u/kg SC 12H. 0. Guanfacine. vaccines. 3mo. subling. Inac- 8-12H. (20-30 u/kg/hr) child. 0. (2doses). (Act-HIB.5ml IM at 2mo. menotrophin. incr Goserelin. nadroparin. To reduce secre ons or treat >18mo: give 1 dose of HibTITER or Pedvax HIB.5-1g) oral 15-50ml (leg) IV. If 1st dose Glycopyrrolate.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) IM.000 u/g + triamcinolone 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 3. child or adult: 100mcg IV. then 500u/kg in 50ml saline at 1 drop/eye every 15-30min. or tetanus conjugate (<30kg 3mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep at 0. 0. Boost every 5yr. 1 heaped teaspoon sucrose in large cup of water Guanethidine.5ml IM at 2mo. Hemin. Hepa s A vaccine (VAQTA).5ml Growth hormone. enoxaparin.02mg/kg (max 1mg) daily oral. 0. > 6-18mo (2 doses) Guaiphenesin. tab Haem arginate.5ml/hr Gramicidin 25mcg/ml + neomycin 2.04mg/kg (max 2mg) 8H oral.5-1g) daily oral.7-1g infant. or daily. 0. Glycerol. See also leuprorelin. over 5min. 2-3ml/hr See also dexamethasone. 0.025% + neomycin 0. cus type c vaccine (Menitorix). 0.5ml IM 2mo. (child) or 1ml (adult) IM stat. 2-4ml/hr (20-40u/kg/hr)<12mo. 0. (child) or 1ml (>17yr) IM stat.5-7mg/kg (adult 330-660mg) daily oral. up to 0. ointmnt: apply 12-24H test. at least 10min apart. drops: apply 8-12H (2-3 drops). IM 2mo.05% cream.2mg/kg (max 10mg) daily oral.5mg/ml + (10-15u/kg/hr) IV. 6mo >30kg 3mg/kg made up to 100ml in 5%dex-hep at and 15mo. Full dose: 75u/kg (adult polymyxin B 5000u/ml (Neosporin). 10- water. Gonadorelin (GnRH or LHRH). 4mo. 4mo and 15mo. IV infsn 0. >15yr 1ml IM stat. incr to 0.5-5mcg/kg/min (HibTITER.1%. See dextrose.4mg) Haemophilus influenzae type b + hepa s B 6-8H IV or IM. IM. reducing as tolerated.5ml/lumen over 2-4hr. maximum rate 2ml/kg/hr.5 mg/kg (adult 20- foam: apply 8-12H a er defaeca on. 0. slow incr to 1.2mg/kg (max 10-15mg) 4-6H oral mide). Hydroxyapa te. Hyoscine butylbromide. Hexamine. Cream.5-2mg/kg (adult 25- Inac vated. Adult (NOT/kg): 250- 300mcg/min) IV.02-0. Skin.5-5mg) 6H oral.01-0. Inac vated. in 2wk. Hyaluronic acid. Usually 10mcg/kg daily SC.4 mg/kg (adult 20mg) 500mg/wk IM. 0. in wrinkles Hydroxyethylrutosides.5mg patch): >10yr 1 every 72hr. if reqd to 20/12. HB Vax II). 2%. Human chorionic gonadotrophin. Alkalosis: dose(ml) = BE x Wt x 3 (give or 20-30mg/kg daily. IV.008 mg/kg (H) + 0. scrub for 3min. 1mg/ml base: prick.65ml SC once. 1% cream 6-24H oral 30 min before. and 6mo later (3 doses). 5mg/kg (adult 250mg) Hyaluronidase. Physiological: 5mg/m2 6-8H oral. 150-260mg/m² daily Hydrotalcite.7-1. 80mg/kg oral every 3rd day. Hyoscine hydrobromide (scopolamine hydrobro- Hydrocodone. or 10mg/kg (adult Hydralazine. 1000mcg) IM dly for 7 d then wkly (treatment). Hydroflumethiazide. 390 .2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) 500mg) 12H for 3-4wk.5mg/kg (max 50mg) 6-8H. 6-8H for 3-4wk.02ml/kg/dose IM. 40mcg (dialysis) IM stat.5-1 Hetastarch. incr by 5mg/kg every Hydrochlorothiazide. puncture or scratch tes ng. 40mg) 6-8H IV. 8mg inj into knee wkly x3. 6-8mcg/kg (adult 400-600mcg) 6-8H IV. 10 volume (3%). males 9- Hydroxyethylcellulose. 0.44% 1 drop per eye 6-8H. IV. central line: 1. Usually 0.5u/ml fluid. Hydroquinone. 0.5 tab (7-12yr). 5ml. IV reducing as tolerated.5 tab. + clioquinol: apply 8-24H. Hydroxyprogesterone. then daily oral.5. Hydrogen peroxide. give IV by central Hydroxyurea. See chlorhexidine. 0.5-2mg/kg (adult 25. (>9yr). mg) 4-6H. 125mg/dose. Physiological. Hydroxychloroquine sulphate. Hydroxyzine.1% soln: rinse/gargle 15ml 8-12H. 20mg/kg (adult 1g) 6H oral. SLE: 3-6. 20mcg/kg (adult Hexamidine. Hydromorphone. Histamine phosphate. Live.4mg/ml) +papaveretum Hydrocor sone sodium succinate.1mg/ml base: intradermal tes ng. Sickle cell: 15mg/kg daily. Hydroxocobalamin (Vit B12).1-0. 10% rectal foam: Transdermal (1. CNS tumors: 1. 2. 0. Hypodermoclysis: add 1-1. 3% emulsion.5-1mg/kg(adult 25-100mg) 4-6H if reqd IM 20/12. megaloblas c anaemia. SC. Use soltn of 100mmol/L Hydroxyquinone.4 mg/kg (P) = 3-6H IM. Oral: 0. 0.4ml inj. Hydroxypropylcellulose.2mg/kg 8H Hyoscine methobromide (methscopolamine). Homocys nuria. Females 10-46yr. 0. 0. then 4-6mcg/kg/min (adult 200. line only. may repeat in 4hr.Drug Doses Hepa s B vaccine (Engerix-B. mg) 4-6H. 0. SC: 0. oral. Pallia ve care: incr to 40-50mg/day Hexachlorophane. 12wk to max 35mg/kg daily. Hydroxypropyl (methyl)cellulose. Hydrocor sone 1% + pramocaine 1%. then every 4-6wk. See hypromellose. ointment: apply 6-12H. oral for 14-21 consecu ve days of 28 day cycle. Doses as sulphate. Engerix-B 10mcg/dose (<10yr). 15yr: 0.2 0. 4% cream: apply 12H. 0. 0.5mcg/dose (<10yr). max 6 doses in 6mo. Boost every 5yr. IV dangerous in Hexe dine.5-3g/m² half this).2mg/kg (adult 2. >12mo: apply (up to 500mg/day) oral in divided doses. max two 10/12. 600mg) daily oral. 20mg/kg (adult 1g) 6H oral.5% eye ointment: apply 6H. then every 2-3mo (prophylaxis).1M = 0.5 tab dly oral. 4% cream: apply 12H.1-0. some pa ents maintained on 1-10mg daily oral. 0. 5% soltn: 1 drop/eye 4H. 5mg insert: 1 in each eye dly Hydrochloric acid. IM or oral. 0. a er 1mo.02mg/kg (adult 0. HB Vax II 2. Slow IV: 0. in 1-2mo. IM. Mouthwash 19yr).20mcg 100mg) 12-48H.5-2mg/kg (adult 25-100mg) 6-8H Hydrochlorothiazide + quinapril 10/12.25 tab (2-7yr). Gardasil). 0.5. Histrelin. See hydroxyurea.05-0. 1:2 parts water. Hyoscine hydrobromide(0. Hydrocor sone. Gel 20mg/ml:0.5%. methyl- malonic aciduria: 1mg daily IM.05mg/kg (adult 1. 50mg) 12-24H. 5mcg (10. Malaria: 10mg/kg (max 600mg) daily for 3d. Hexamethylmelamine. See Chorionic prophylaxis 5mg/kg (max 300mg) once a gonadotrophin. zoster. Age ≥ 50yr: 4mg) 4H. 10mcg (>19yr).5mg/kg (adult 200- Human papillomavirus vaccine (Cervarix. 6% 10-20ml/kg IV. Blocked oral stat. (0. a r response. 1-2 tab (>12yr) 1% cream. Oral: 0. ear disinfectant 1:1 pt water. Mo on sickness 300mcg tab (NOT/kg): 50mg) 6-8H oral. 1-1. See also Immunoglobulin. stat IV or IM. incr Hylan. IM. 0. 12H.1mg/kg (adult 2- Herpes zoster vaccine (Zostavax).5mg/kg (adult 25.1N = 100mEq/L). and a r 6mo (3 doses). Adult (NOT/kg): 10/12. stress: 1mg/kg 6H IM. Local anaesthesia: add 50u/ml soltn.5 tab daily. then 12-24H. Hydroxycarbamide. 20-40mg/kg (adult 1-2g) 8H oral. Arthri s. wk oral. Homatropine. 2-4mg/kg (20mg /ml).5ml IM. then hly by day. Indoramin. then if required 15 ml/kg (900mg Osteoporosis: 2. IM within 24hr birth to baby of Hep B carrier. Preven on measles: Ibuprofen. PDA: 10mg/kg Immunoglobulin. gravis. 391 .04ml/kg/min for 30 (unresponsive blast) oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 400mg daily (chronic prophylaxis: 250-500iu (1-2amp).5 ml/kg (300-450 Hypromellose 0. 0. zoster.5mg daily. reduce every 3-6mo.5mg/kg (adult 25-75mg) 8-12H oral.16ml (100iu. 6wk. over 16hr stat.5mg/kg.0g/m² IV over 4hr dly x5. wound).5-1. 2-5mcg/kg (adult Immunoglobulin. 250u IM once. CMV. (100mg/kg) every 2-4wk IM. or 0. Cys c fibrosis: 20-30mg/kg 12H. 1iu = approx 1. IM prepara on. IV over 4hr. 20mcg) per ml RH 2. (adult 5mg). CML). mg/kg) over 3-4hr mthly. then 6ml/kg/hr).5mg. and divide this into weekly doses.25 ml/nostril. myasthenia Ibandronate (ibandronic acid).5-2. Imipramine. NOT/kg. Mul ply previous IV immunoglobulin dose by Ifosfamide. 400u IM within 5 Influenza A and B vaccine (Fluvax. 0. with rabies vaccine.5ml/kg/hr Idoxuridine.5mg/kg. diphtheria. then 0. with methotrexate) Transplant: dly for first 3 days.5g/kg IV over 4hr. Vaxigrip). Idarubicin.1% soltn or Immunoglobulin. Adults: 1. an lymphocyte (thymocyte). Rh (an -D). IV. rabies (Hyperab.37. 0.2mg/kg (>=1kg) day 1.5-5mcg x6-9/day by inhalatn Immunoglobulin. Idebenone. or 150mg each /kg) IV over 8hr each month.125ml (3mo-2yr). Drug Doses Hyoscyamine (L-atropine). 100-200mg/kg IV over2hr. >5yr: 0. Apply 6-8H. or 3mg IV bolus evey 3mo. repeat in 30 days. 0.5-1.wkly x6. 3ml/kg/hr for 15min. globulinaemia: 10-15ml/kg of 6% soltn (600-900 Hypromellose. 8H (2-4 Indocyanine green. an . A: 0. Guillain-Barre. then wait 10min and repeat once if reqd. normal. Severe in n: 25mg/kg IV Indinavir. Imipenem (+ cilasta n). 0. 0. tetanus (TIG). oral. ini al dose 60u/kg every 2wk IV over2hr. then 5mg/kg a r 24 and 48 hr IV over 15min.25-0. Usually 5-6 g/m² (max 10g) IV over 24hr x1.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) daily oral. 0. S ll’s disease: 35ml/kg of 6% soltn (2g/kg) IV Hypercalcaemia: 2-4mg IV over 2hr once. Dye dilutn: 0. 0. then (if response) Immunoglobulin. Adult. 0. Within 96hr of exposure: 0-10kg 300mg. Pulsion monitor: 0. then 0.1mg/kg (<1kg) or Imiquimod. 0. 20iu (0. Arthri s: 10mg/kg (adult 400-800mg) 6-8H.5-5mg/kg dly over4-6hr IV and prev unimmunised. 1ml (625iu.5% ointment: apply hourly first 24hr. PDA: 0. days 2-7 oral or IV over 1hr. min. 7-10yr 50mg. for 2hr. occasionally up to 30mg/kg daily. IV prepara on. Large Icodextrin 7. Kawasaki. 2. Immunoglobulin.5 litres as once daily replacemnt for a 6-12hr posi ve red cells (maternal serum should be glucose dialysis. Rpt every 2-4wk. a er 2wk. ointment.2% cream x3/wk.5- transfusion: 0. Hypogamma- 100-300 mcg) 4-6H oral. subcutanoeus (SCIG).D posi ve 24-48hr a er injec on). (max 6H) oral or PR. 30kg 600mg. Immunoglobulin.5% in electrolyte soltn.2-0. 11- Imiglucerase. Enuresis: 5-6yr 25mg. 0. immunocompromised). 15mg/kg (adult 500mg) Indapamide. human. Boost annually (1 dose). 1-10% cream. Preven on hepa s month oral. mg/kg) IV over 5-8hr. wash off a er 6-10hr. Imogam). 750mg/kg every month IV (50mg/ml: 1. or 1. 12mg/m² IV over 15min dly for 3 days. 100u Inac vated. Immunoglobulin.5ml (>6yr) SC stat and 4wk later (2 doses). IM or IV. 2hly at night.25ml (2-6yr). reqd to 0. Molluscum: 0. rpt a er 6wk if age 5-8yr Rabbit (ATG-Fresenius). 100-200mg/kg by SC infusion weekly. ITP.05mg/kg (max 1.6ml/kg of 16% soltn 1 drop/eye prn.2-2.5% soltn: 1 drop/eye prn.3mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) daily. 0.1mg/kg wk).1ml/kg (16mg/kg) IM. Adult(NOT/kg): 2.Usu. 5% cream: apply x2-3/wk (max 0. 3mg/kg (arthri s. then 4H. 6-8H or constant infsn (4+ wk). stat.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) 8H 50-75mg nocte.2ml/kg (32mg/kg) IM (repeat next day if oral. Ima nib. Usu. 250iu Imidapril.1mg/kg daily 16wk) before bed. hepa s B.5mg/kg (adult 25-75mg) 8H Liver func on: 0. >28 days: 500mg/m² (adult 800mg) 8H oral over 1hr (adult 1g) 12H (1st wk life). 0.03-0.3% + dextran 70 0. then 5-7. Immunoglobulin. Adult (NOT/kg): 30mg 8H oral. sublingual.017mg/kg (max 1mg) IV over 10min.075 ml/kg/min IV. Infliximab. Ichthammol.133 ml)/kg IM once (half SC around Ibu lide. intrathecal usu. 1.1%. mthly x6 5mg/kg (Crohn’s) IV over 2hr. incr if Immunoglobulin. 5-10mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) 4-8H 0.5mg) dly oral 6H IV over 30min. 600mg daily (blast crisis) or 400mg 12H treatmnt:4000iu (100ml) at 0. >10yr Indomethacin. respiratory syncy al virus. and then 5-10mg/kg every 8wk. days of needle s ck. Horse (Atgam): 10-15mg/kg daily for 3-5 days Influenza A and B live nasal vaccine (Flumist). >30kg 900mg IM. Immunoglobulin. Boost annually (1 dose).1% eye drops: 1 drop every 15min for 15min. adjust as per response. Sepsis: 0. 125mcg) IM within 72hr of exposure. Iloprost. 5ml diltd to 8hr. 40mg) 6H or as needed. Aerosol zinc (lente) 2-3hr/7-15hr/24hr.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 12H oral.5u/kg in 50ml 4% albumin at Iron dextran. 3mg/kg (adult 150mg) daily oral. 60-79kg 3mg. NOT/kg): usu.05mg/kg 12H oral. unit into each lesion (max 5) x3/wk x 5wk. repeat a er 7 days. NG. 0. (NOT/kg): 60-120mg daily oral. 80-99kg 4mg. IV infsn: <33kg 0. or Iron.05 x Wt in kg x (15 . Ispaghula husk. 10-15mg/kg 4H oral. 0. See isoprenaline.15-0. Interferon alfacon-1. Aerosol 20mcg/ every 6-12 mo.025-0. See peginterferon. SC insulin (onset/peak/dura on): glulisine. x 24-48wk. dose (ml) = 0.5m²) or Isradipine. 4wk gradually to 0. adult (NOT/ kg): 20-80mg 12H. later 1u/10g dextrose. tab) once. IM or IV. 30-49kg 150mg/100mg 1 mil.025-0. See di-iodohydroxyquinoline. C: 3-6 million u/m² x3/wk SC or IM for rifampicin 120mg tab. for 15-20wk. Lice: 0. Slow release tab.05-0.5-10ml/hr (0.25-1ml dilutd to 4ml 4-8H. See aldesleukin. Mult sclerosis (NOT/kg): Isotre noin.5mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) 6-12H oral 250mcg (8 million IU) SC alternate days. Itraconazole.6-2mcg/kg/min. IV infsn possible (but 50% dextrose IV. 30-39kg x3. ≥65kg x6tab daily. recombinant. In TPN: 5-25u/250g dextrose. 4-6mo. Inositol nico nate. May rpt 1x in 30min Ivabradine.5-1mg/kg daily oral for 2- Avonex 30mcg (6 million IU) once a wk IM. 50-64kg x5. isophane (NPH) 2-4hr/4-12 hr/18-20hr.5-1mg/kg (max session) x2/wk for max 8wk. 1ml diltd to 4ml 1-2H (moder flat/24hr.3mg/kg in 50ml (adult. zinc 4-8 hr/ 15-20hr/24-36hr.Drug Doses Inosine acedoben dimepranol. Vaginal: 600mg (2 10-15min/1hr/ 2-5hr. Adult (NOT/kg): 1-2 x5ml tea Interferon gamma-1b. undiltd constant (severe. oral.1 u/kg/hr (2. regular ½-1hr/2hr/6.2mg/kg (max injected into base of wart (max 10 doses/ 10mg) 2H or as needed.15 mg/kg (adult 2.5-2ml/hr). 10mg/kg (max 300mg) daily Interferon alfa-2a. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) Iodoquinol.1-0.1u/kg prn. tabs x3 dly. TB meningi s: 15-20mg/kg (max 1 million u/m² daily SC or IM incr over 4wk to 500mg) daily. Herpes.1u/kg insulin and 2ml/kg (o en in divided doses).05-0. >33kg give 1/5000 (0. NOT/kg) 3 million unit x3/wk SC.2mg/kg (adult 12mg) puff: 2-4 puffs 6-8H. in ICU). Isoproterenol. disease: 1. Interferon alfa-2b. 0.15ml/kg/hr (0. lispro Isoconazole.05-1mcg/kg/ 1000mg (1200mg if >75kg) dly oral. adult for 24wk. 40-49kg x4.2-0. 4wk. dangerous). ≥50kg 300mg/150mg tabs x2 dly oral Haemangioma: as for interferon alfa-2a. detemir 1-2hr/flat/24hr. 350mg/m² IV over 90min every 3wk. 1-2ml/kg (max 30ml)stat oral. Warts (NOT/kg): 250. Adult: 0.2mg/kg (max 10mg) 12H Interleukin-2. Isoniazid 50mg + pyrazinamide 300mg + Hep B. Inhaltn soltn (1%): 0.4mg/kg (adult 12-24mg) oral 20min for 3 doses.4mg/ml).5mg/kg (max 130mg) stat. 40-59kg (max 325mg) in 12hr oral. glargine 1-2hr/ 4ml 3-6H (mild).5m²) x3/wk SC.2 mg/ml) soltn at 0. 0. inhaled phenazone. SSPE: to 6mg/kg (adult 300mg) daily if reqd. Isoetharine. Isoniazid (INAH). 2.Hb in g%) IM For hyperkalaemia: 0. inhaled 10-15min/1hr/6hr. 2-3 million u/m² dly for 16-24wk.5mcg/kg/min). may incr a er 2- 50mcg/m² (area >0. 392 . aspart 15-20min/1hr/3-5hr. ate). Oral: 0. See ferrous gluconate. Half this dose 6-12yr.5mcg if not tolerated) x3/wk SC Isosorbide mononitrate. Haemangioma: oral. reduce to 250-300mg/m² every 3wk if toxicity.5mg/kg (max 65mg) 1H to max 7mg/kg Insulin (Exubera).015-0.1-0. reducing if possible to 0.000u Isosorbide dinitrate. Chronic granulomatous spoonfuls 6-12H oral. (ultralente) 4-6hr/10-30hr/24-36hr. Hep C Isoprenaline. 9mcg (7. 1% cream 12H. Ipratropium bromide. Hep B: monotherapy as for interferon alfa-2a. protamine Isometheptene.5-7. 12-24H oral a er food.05% gel: apply sparingly at night Interferon beta-1b.5mg) 12H. Regular insulin IV: 0. severe a ack every Ivermec n. incr warts: 20 mg/kg (adult 1g) 6-8H oral. Irinotecan. then 4-6H. Interferon beta-1a.5 Ipecacuanha syrup (total alkaloids 1. See also dichloral 2mg. Resp soltn (250mcg/ml): range 0. higher doses may be required in hep B. Condylomata: Isoniazid + rifampicin. iron polymaltose.5mcg/kg (body area <=0. + ribavirin 5%dex-hep at 0. 20mg/kg (adult 1g) 6-8H oral. Fe 50mg/ml: 0. 0. min). IV infsn 0. Hepa s C (adult. Slow rel tab. if relapse 15mcg x3/wk SC for 6mo. Interferon alfa-n3.1-0. then x3/wk. crystalline zinc 340mcg/puff: 1-2 puffs 4-6H. 0. Subling: 0. 10min before meal. Nasal: 84mcg/nostril 6-12H. genital Irbesartan. Ini ally 30-39kg 1mg. recombinant. Trough level >0. 0. ferrous sulphate. then 1.2mg/kg dly Rebif 44mcg x3/wk SC. mcg/ml at 10-14 days. Mult sclerosis (NOT/kg): Isoxsuprine. Insulin. pegylated. Interferon alfa-2a / alfa-2b. kg (30-35wk) 15mg/kg (term <1wk) daily. Adult (NOT/kg): 100mg daily x3. Leucovorin.5mg/kg (adult 20mg) over 2min rpt 5-fluorouracil 450mg/m² IV wkly): 1mg/kg every 10min if reqd. Anthelmin c: 3mg/kg (adult Labetalol. 0. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 12H Lactase. 7. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg daily oral.5mg/kg (max 30mg) 12-24H oral. 4mcg/kg/min IV. then 7.5mg/ml: 1drop/eye 6-12H max <50kg: 2mg/kg 12H oral. then 6-8H. (adult 50mg) 8H oral for 3 days every 2wk. See bupivacaine. (max 30mg) stat. oral. Neonate <30 days: 2mg/kg 12H Levobupivacaine.4mg/kg IV stat. adults (NOT/kg): 200mg daily. Laureth-9.3g/5ml soltn. if not control >12yr (NOT/kg): 1tab 12H oral. for median of 4 cycles. Hepa c coma: 1ml/kg hrly un l Levobetaxolol.5%: 1 drop 8H. use one 250/25 tab carbamazepine. Seda on. Adult (NOT/kg): 1-2mg 12H oral with food. then 0. Small varices: 0. Oral: 0. 0. 2 sprays/nostril 6-12H max 8wk. 10yr: 25mg/kg day 1. Vary dose with CYP3A4 Lanthanum carbonate. 150mg) oral once (ascaris). Adenocarcinoma colon (with IV: 0. (hookworm).58mg/kg IV once a week. then 0.6mg/kg incr to 0. 0. 1ml (>3yr) SC stat. poo: wash hair. Japanese encephali s vaccine (Je-Vax).5ml (1-3yr). 150mcg/m² Ketoprofen.25-0. 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 2. IV or IM: usually Lercanidipine. Keep wbc count (max 4mg/kg or 200mg in 24hr) oral.15mg/kg/hr Ketorolac. 250mg/25mg and 100mg/ double dose every 2wk if reqd to max 1-4mg/ 10mg tabs. Latanoprost 0. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 6-12H daily SC or IV over 30min. Medium varices: 0. food.5%. phenobarbitone. Inac . wash off. 150mg/300mg tab. on 250/25 8H. apply liquid for 5min. See lactase. then 20mg daily oral.1-0. incr every 2-4wk to max 30mg/kg (adult Lactulose. Adult.5-1. repea ng 21 day cycle). 1drop per >10yr: 20mg/kg day 1. Oral: 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 12H. or 25mg daily on days 1-21 of 28 day cycles.5% Ketamine. 0. 1. if not controlld. Trough level <5. incr wkly by 100mg/day to max 250mg 6H. (20mg/2ml). Lenogras m (rHuG-CSF.000-10. for one 100/25 tab every 2nd day. phenytoin. 1. then 15mg/kg (max eye daily. NOT/kg: 1. led.2mg/kg (adult 10mg) 4-6H (max (adjusted by APTT) for 2-10 days.5mg daily oral. Lamivudine. Double dose if taking tab 8H oral.2mg/kg (adult 10mg) 6H. Adult (NOT/kg): ini ally one 100/10 kg (adult 50-200mg) 12H. Eye drops 0.005% + molol 0. Latanoprost. Lacidipine. Max 2mg/kg/day. Adult >50kg: 150mg 8wk. 1-2mg/kg IV. Levobunolol. Ketoconazole.5-1ml of 3% Anaesthesia: 5-10mg/kg IM.4mg/kg (adult 20mg) daily if reqd.000/mm³.4mg/kg (max 20mg) Letrozole. Incompa ble with aminophyll Leflunomide. See colaspase. Leve racetam. Kanamycin. 0. 2% cream: apply 12-24H. analgesia: 2-4mg/kg (10mg /2ml). IM. Levamisole. Lapa nib. 5. Drug Doses Ixabepilone.25-3mg/kg/hr. 0.8mg/kg/day or 40mg/day). Child >2yr (NOT/kg): 1mg 12H oral with IM. oral. 0. 12-24H. incr by one 250/25 tab every 2nd Lanreo de. repeat in 1wk may incr wkly to max 10mg/kg (max 600mg) 6H. Spider veins: inject 0. Slow release.12mg/kg (adult 2-6mg) dly oral. then 0. Lepirudin. Lamotrigine. Adult (NOT/kg) 0.2ml of 0. 0. Leuprorelin (GnRH or LHRH). Neonate: Laronidase. or microspheres 11. bowel cleared. Premed: 5mg/kg oral. ine. Single daily dose IV or IM. 0.2-0. 50mcg/ml: 1drop/eye daily.25%-0. Hepa s b: 3-4 mg/ Levoce rizine. Boost a er 1yr. 1500mg) 12H if reqd. Levodopa + carbidopa. 3. See also abacavir. 15mg/kg stat.2mg/kg (adult 25mg) oral daily. PR.2mg/kg (adult 10mg) daily oral. 24H oral.5mg depot mthly Keto fen. then 18mg/kg daily. ini ally levodopa 100mg 8H oral. 2% sham. 30mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep at 1-4ml/hr (10- 40mcg/kg/min). magnesium and salbutamol.5% soltn: 1drop/eye 12H. 2. 4-6H for 5 days.5-1g inhibitors or inducers.5mg/kg (<30wk) 10mg/ L-asparaginase.3ml of 1% IM. Oral: 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) Lenalidomide.5mg (6-11yr) 5mg (adult) dly kg (max 100mg) daily oral. then 0. 8H with meal. 7-14 days (plus capecitabine 2g/m²/day on days 1-14 of a later.0mg/L. 2wk (adjust dose and frequency according to resp) 393 .5g) daily.25g every day oral vated. 0. Levodopa + benserazide (4:1). Granocyte). but may use 0. 0. Adult Levocabas ne.1-0. if not controlld halve dose if taking valproate. Child >30 days: 4mg/kg 12H oral. Laxa ve: 0.5ml/kg 12. See folinic acid.2mg/kg (max 10mg) 6H. 12H or 300mg daily oral.04-0. 40mg/m² IV over 3hr every 21 days Lansoprazole.25mg SC every 3mo. 1wk. and (op onally) 1mo later.5% soltn: 1drop/eye 12-24H. infsn (60mg/2ml). Adult (NOT/kg): Lamivudine + zidovudine.0mg/kg (adult 30mg) IM every day to max 6-8 tab/day. 20mg/500mg at bed mouth paint/gel (SM-33).09-0. Adult (NOT/kg): usual trough 0.2mcg/kg/min.5iu) (adult 10mcg) 8H. adult 0. rpt a er 24hr (max x2/wk). Lindane. 2. Slow rel tab Levomepromazine. then 0. See methotrimeprazine. Liothyronine sodium (T3).15-0.1-0. or 30mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep at 50ml/ hr for 2min. lymphocyte immune. adults (NOT/kg): 0. with adrenaline Lovasta n. x8/day for 2 days. Migraine: 0.2mcg/kg/hr (adult Lysuride.4mcg/kg (adult 5-20mcg) nostrils 4-8H. lipoly c enzymes.02-0. Lice: rub into hair for (NOT/kg): 75iu daily SC. Topical spray: max oral. 10mg (>5yr) dly oral compa ble only with frusemide or GTN.6mmol/L (>2mmol/L toxic). 8-24H oral. IM oral with food. >2yr: 230/57. Levonorgestrel + oestradiol (7mcg/50mcg.1% soltn: 1 drop/eye 6H. 0. 2min. 0.2mg dly. incr if reqd to max 0. See fa y acids. oral.4ml/kg of 1%).2g) IV over 2hr 6H. therapy).5% compound 20/750mg. with nevirapine or in 6ml/kg 5%dex (no heparin) and give 1.3ml/kg/hr (15-50mcg/kg/ Lormetazepam.2mg daily each wk to max 1. incr to 2-3/day if reqd. Adult: 70mg morning 70-140mg star ng 1st day menstruatn. Lymphocyte immune globulin. lo on. star ng dose 20-40mg every 2-3 days oral. Via CVC or peripheral IV.21). then 6H. 5-10mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) Lisinopril. niacin to max 40mg/2000mg. 20%: 1-3g/kg/day IV (ml/hr = g/kg/day x water. Adult down.125g sachet in 125ml water per 5kg body 6-12yr: 30mg daily oral. See immuno- Linoleic acid. oral. 10mg/puff).1mg/kg (adult 5mg) daily oral. 10% dental ointment: apply 3H prn.6mg 8H oral. then 1.5g/10cm² under occlusive dressing for 1-3hr Lubiprostone. Lomefloxacin. See pancrea c enzymes.2-1mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) daily. See thyroxine. one 13. Topical 2% gel.4-0. IV: 0. NOT/kg): 1-2 tab 12H.1mg/kg (adult 2-4mg)8-12H (NOT/kg): 1 patch per wk. with 75-150iu FSH 4min. Lignocaine 2. 10mg/kg (adult 600mg) 8H oral. IV over 1-2hr or oral. Slow rel (adult.5%. Cream (EMLA): Loxapine.06mg/kg (adult 1-3mg) Levothyroxine sodium.5-15ml/hr (15-50mcg/kg/ 1. Loratadine. 2% and 4% soltn. 52mg: insert within 7 days of start of menstruatn. 10mg/kg 8-12H (child) or 400-600mg Adult (NOT/kg): 408mg 12H oral. Maintain Levomethadyl acetate. by 0.1ml/kg (1mg/kg) over then 0. Lofepramide. Adult (NOT/kg): 24mcg 12-24H Lincomycin. Lumiracoxib.125g in 125ml water: 1 sachet dly Wt x 0. 0. Macrogol 3350. 0. 20/1000mg). 394 . Adult (NOT/kg): 0.1-0. 0.563g in 60ml Lipid. Faecal impactn >2yr: Lisdexamphetamine dimesylate.01-0. incr if reqd every 4wk by 500mg ointment. Lymecycline. 8-12H. 12H (adult). may incr to 1 spray both 20mcg) 8H.3mg/kg) (max 400/100mg) 12H oral. 0. Nerve block: without adrenaline max Losartan. Sep c shock: 0. 105g/L. 0.1-0.5mg (max min).5mcg/kg). Liothyronine (T3) + thyroxine (T4) mixture.5-2mg/kg (adult 25-100mg) dly oral. 450mg (adult. Severe in n: 15-20mg/kg (adult Lumefantrine (benflumetol). NOT/kg. wash off a er 8-12hr. Eye 5mg/ml: 1drop over 4-6wk to 0. 5% me oral.5 mg/m² Levosimendan. NOT/kg: 100mg daily oral. Contracep on: 30mcg daily oral. may incr to 0. 2-8mcg/kg (max 100-400mcg) 6-12H oral replace a er 3yr. Lorazepam.05-0.2mcg/kg Lypressin (lysine-8-vasopressin).1mg/kg/hr. Lodoxamide.05-0.5% + prilocaine 2.Drug Doses Levofloxacin. then 0.4mg/kg (max 4mg) 8H Levorphanol. See artemether. then wash off.1mg/kg 12-24H oral or SC. IV: 0. incr over 2-3wk to max wt (adult 8 sachet) consumed in <6hr (max 3 days 70mg daily. Lignocaine. Lithium (salts). oral. Adult. 8mg/kg (adult 400mg) daily oral. IM 1. NOT/kg): 10-60mg nocte 3-4mg/kg (Xylocaine 10% spray pack: about Lovasta n + slow-release niacin (20/500mg. incr Liotrix. Lopinavir + ritonavir. Oral: 0. 4mg/kg (0. or IV over 1hr.4mcg/kg (adult into 1 nostril 4-8H. Linezolid. Intrauterine T-system nocte oral. Scabies: apply neck Lutropin alfa (luteinising hormone. (NOT/kg): 1mg (max 2mg) nocte oral hr (0. Levonorgestrel.8mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) 12-24H 7mg/kg (0.2mcg/kg/min) Loracarbef. 5-20mg/kg 8-24H oral. may incr 12-24H oral or IV over 1hr.5mg) nocte oral. 5mg (2-5yr). Parkinson’s. 1. globulin. 100-130mg/m² oral every 6 wk 15mcg/45mcg per day) patch. 4-8mg/kg (max 200-400mg) 12H oral for 24hr IV. min).24ml/kg/ Loprazolam. Lofexidine. 0. Post-menopausal Loperamide.7ml/kg of 1%). See also colonic lavage.2mg/kg IV over 2min. 408mg = 300mg tetracycline base.2-1mg/kg (max 10-60mg) 6-12H oral. 1 spray (2. 2-11yr 6.5mcg/kg (adult 25mcg) 8H 100-200mcg/day) IV infsn. 0.3mg/kg (adult 0. IV: 1% soltn 0.03-0.8-1. 1% cream.5ml/ efavirenz 300/75mg/m² (max 533/133mg) 12H kg/hr for 10min (12. Lomus ne (CCNU). Lipase. >11yr 13. >2yr: Measles vaccine (Attenuvax).5g/kg (max 15g) as 10% soltn Meglumine an monate. 5-10mg dly. dressings wet.5-2.5mg/ Magnesium hydroxide. Drug Doses Macrogol 400 (polyethylene glycol) 1% + tet.5-1mg/kg (up to 2mg/kg for 3 d) dly 6hr. NOT/kg: 80mg/dose 12H oral.5-1mg/kg (25-50mg) every 2-3 d. labour. Menjugate. then 0. See mus ne HCl. Mercaptamine. conjugate vaccine (Men- Priorix). 2 Mebendazole. Same dose as sodium Malathion.2mmol/kg) IV. Mg 1.5mg dly oral.(NOT/kg): 5-25mg (usu. (Menadione. Meningococcus gp C. infarct (NOT/kg): 2. Mebeverine. 0. 5-10mg/kg (max 800mg) 8-12H oral. Max dose 5-7mg/kg. wash off a r 12hr.htm 10mg. Adult (NOT/kg): 150mg (with strong Menapthone sodium bisulphite (vitamin K3). rpt every 6wk. 1-2ml/kg of 25%) 2H Melphalan. Boost 1-3yrly. Medrysone. slow IV. Menomune). 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) 8H oral. Antacid: 10-40mg/kg 1mg. NOT/kg: 5-10mg x1-2/ 300mg (with pranavir or riton¬avir). VF: 0. vaccine (Menactra). Meloxicam.5ml SC. sleeve (limb wound). salbutamol. s bogluconate.co. 0.5ml IM.uk/products-LarvE.1-0.5%. Megestrol acetate.5ml IM: 3 doses 1-2mo apart (6wk-6mo). Mecamylamine. amputatn dly for 5-10 days per mth oral. (max 2g) 6H oral. 10mg) 12H oral Meningococcus gp A. Asthma. PR 1. Laxa ve: 1ml/kg = 0.05mg/kg (adult 2. 0. 24-48hr. then repeat (NOT/kg): 5ml/hr IV for 6hr.2ml/kg IV.15-0. then 0. Packs: Medroxyprogesterone. 10-14 days of each 28 day cycle. 1 drop/eye 8-12H. malignancy 0. 0. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) Mafenide acetate. 0. CYP3A inhibitors.5ml SC x1 ½ml SC. rahydrozoline 0.1ml/kg (50mg/kg) IV over 20min. 1 dose (>12mo). puberty stump). 6mg/m² dly x5. See also conjugated oestrogens. Adult (NOT/kg): 5mg daily oral. prn. Measles + mumps + rubella vaccine (MMRII. 1% soltn: 1 drop/eye 6-12H.1mg/kg (adult 6mg) nocte oral. Magnesium chloride 10%. 600mg wk (infant) 10mg daily (child) 10mg 8H (adult) oral. C.5mg) 12H oral. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 3-6H oral.25-0. 40-80mcg/kg (max 120mcg/kg) 12H SC. NOT/kg: 100mg 12H x3 days. Usu. 0. uterine hge 60mg dly reducing over 10 d to See www. Enterobiasis: 100mg once. Mepyramine. >12mo: 0. 8. Live. 0. Maggots of Lucilia sericata.15-1mg/kg (max 10-50mg) 8-24H oral. Live. then then 0.ZooBioƟc. incl efavirenz) 12H oral. Soltn 85mg/ml of 8H for 2 days oral. ketamine.5g/kg IV (2-4ml/kg of 12. incl protease inhibitors). 1 tab daily oral. See maldison. Laxa ve: 50-100mg/kg Medroxyprogesterone 10mg tab + oestradiol (max 5g) oral. 5/2) tabs. Meman ne. 1-2mg/kg (max 50-100mg) 8-12H oral Meptazinol. to achieve amenorrhoea 10-20mg Change maggots a er 3 days. Inac vated. may rpt a er 2-4wks. Usu. Y vaccine Mazindol. pul ht: 0. Measles + mumps vaccine (Rimparix). 15mg/kg (adult 750mg) stat. Mefloquine.4ml/kg 12H slow IV. pentavalent an mony. 0. not/kg): 10mg 6H oral.625. Mecasermin. deep IM. and 4mg Magnesium sulphate 50% (2mmol/ml). See cysteamine. then 1ml/hr for every 12wk. See meclozine.5% liq: 20ml to hair. precoc. W135 and Y conjugated >12mo: 0.1-0. Mequitazine.5ml SC once.5mg/kg (25mg) 6H oral. Mannitol. up to 3mg dly (Mence¬vax ACWY. NeisVac-C). Myoc infarct deep IM during 1st 5 days of cycle. Mepivacaine. Deficiency: 0. sterile. Mechlorethamine.5% cream: apply 2mm 6-8H oral.5ml/hr (1mmol/hr) for 24-48hr.05%. may incr to max 0. incr Mapro line. Incompa ble with aminophylline. 0. 5/0. Meclizine.06 ml/kg/hr (30 mg/kg/hr).5 ml/hr (5mmol/hr) IV for Mefruside. NOT/kg: 10mg tab daily oral for first magnesium hydroxide + simethicone. (with CYP3A inducers. digoxin tachycardia. W135. Mecysteine. (NOT/kg): 0. Medroxyprogesterone + oestradiol (2. Mebhydrolin. C. sooner if reqd. Meclofenamate. Live. patch x2/wk con nuously.48g/5ml = Mg then 1g wkly. Adult (NOT/kg): 5mg standard (for std wound). Meningococcus gp A.1ml/kg (0. Mitochondrial dis (all ages.3mg/kg (max7.2ml/kg (max 10ml) 12H IM. eclampsia. layer 12-24H. Marimastat. Adult (NOT/kg): 200mg 8-12H oral. Myocardial Prophylaxis: 5mg/kg (adult 250mg) wkly. Inac vated. 5% soltn: apply 4-8H to keep Meclozine. 5/1. boot (foot). 0. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 8H oral. 0. dly. doses (6-12mo). by 5mg wkly to max 10mg 12H. Depot contracep ve: 150 mg 1mmol/ml. keep serum 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) a er 6-8hr.05-0.5ml/kg of 20%. menadiol). 135mg tab: (NOT/kg) 1-3 tab dly oral Meprobamate. if serum osmolality <320-330mmol/L. Maldison. >10yr: 0. VF: 10-14 d.5g dly IM or oral for 4wk. boot (toe. 0. ingitec.5-15mg) dly oral.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 12H oral.5mmol/l (pul ht 3-4mmol/l). >12mo: 0. Inac ve. See also alumin¬ium hydroxide + 4mg patch. Melatonin. 0. Maraviroc.25-2. 395 . prem Mefenamic acid.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) 12-24H oral. See methylamphetamine. then every and incr to 18. See methylergometrine. may incr by ointment: apply 12-24H. 0. 2-4 mg) 6-8H oral. Oral: Nose drop 0. Methoxamine. Mestranol 50mcg + norethisterone 1mg. decr to 10mg/kg (adult 250mg) oral. Methylergometrine. IM. Methyldopa.1mg/kg oral 8am. See Aminolevulinic acid. Methylpred 1mg over 5-10 min or IM: 15mg/kg (adult 750mg) 6H. IV 0. Methyldopate.5mg/kg (adult 25mg) 6-12H oral.4-1.5mg/kg IV every 2wk. lower maintenance. Oral: 30mg/kg (adult 1. mide or ifosfamide dose at 0.5-12. max 200mg/day). 6-12H oral. 0. 5-20mg/kg (adult 0. 0. Severe Methionine. IV over 30min: 20% of cyclophospha. or 6mo.2mg/kg (adult 2. Methylprednisolone.5-1mg/kg 6H Methimazole. Up to 1g/d severe psychosis tab daily (Lialda. IM. 0. Arthri s: 10-20mg/m² wkly oral. (adult 1.25%: 1-3drop/nostril 6-12H.2g tab) oral.5mg in mineralocor coid. then 15-20mg/kg (adult 0. 0.4mg/kg) IV prn. (>12y) 12H oral.3mg/m² Meropenem. NOT/kg: 0.1-0. then 1mg/kg oral.5cm² if rqd. Salofalk: 15-20mg/kg IV. 4 and 6 hr. Methazolamide. 5-10min (at least 15min between doses).1-0. kg/dose (adult 20mg).75cm². 2wk. Asthma: 0. and trate dose against BP.5-1g 8H.5-50 0. noon and 12-24H oral (occasionally) 4pm. or 0. Methoxsalen. Adult psoriasis: 0. Adult (NOT/kg): ini ally 500mg 8-24H may incr to max 15mg/kg/dose (adult 750mg).5mg/day buccal. Oral: 0. 75-100mg/m² daily oral. 3-4wk (osteopor). Suppos: 0.6g 8H (Asacol.25%: apply sparingly 12-24H. 8H. Adult. 5mg/kg (adult 300mg) dly.5mg/ Methenamine hippurate / mandelate. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 6-12H oral. IV. Methohexitone. Methohexital. start with 12. sepsis before an bio cs (or within 4hr of 1st dose): 30mg/kg IV once. See hyoscine methobromide. over 5-30min. Methotrexate. ethyl-cellulose coat) 6H oral. then 2.5- of menstrual cycle. incr if reqd to max 0. oral.2g (NOT/kg) 4-6H. Transdermal IM: 100mg every 1-2wk or 200mg every 2-3wk patch: apply for up to 9hr. 50mg/kg (max 2.5mg/kg wkly (adult 500mg) 8H. then 5mg/kg/hr 2 days.5mg/kg (adult 25mg. folinic acid rescue. exposure. 2. 40% of dose of cytotox¬ic at -2. 15mg/kg (max 800mg) 6-8H oral. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) dly oral. Metaxalone.5g) with 5ml/kg water ½hr before a meal. then mthly.1% cream. Contracep on: 1 tab daily from 5th to 25th day Methyclothiazide. 25cm².0. IM: 0.5g) 6H 8hr): 30mg/kg stat.1-0. then 1mg/kg 8H. Long ac ng: 20-60mg Methenolone. Mesoridazine.2.5-3g) with at least 10ml/kg (adult then 0.25-2mg/kg/hr. 50-100mg every 2wk. 12H day 2. Spinal cord injury (within Methocarbamol. then 0. IV: 0. then 4-6H.5g) oral 4H for 4 croup: 4mg/kg IV stat. 8H oral. reducing to minimum effec ve dose.15 mg/kg in 50ml 5% dextrose (no 300ml) fluid 12H oral.5-1g) 8H IV IV dly for 4-6wk. Intrathecal: 12mg/m² wkly for Mesalazine (Mesalamine). (NOT/kg). then reduce.01mg/kg stat (repeat prn). 0. 0. Methdilazine. higher doses with 2g) 12H (1st wk life) 8H (>1wk) or constant infsn. delayed-release 1. Adult (NOT/kg): 200mcg IM. or oral. IV or IM day 1.3mg/kg (adult 4-16mg) Methylphenidate.1mg/kg. daily. may rpt in 2hr.5cm². Lo on for 3 d. Leukaemia: typically 3.25-3mg/kg (adult 25-150mg) Methscopolamine. SC: 0.1-0. Coltec). See hexamine. max 1g per dose 8H. 8-12H oral Methylergonovine.3-1mg/kg (adult 20-60mg) dly oral. SC. Oral: 5-10mg 12H (18-54mg in US) in morning. incr to max 10mg/kg (adult 400mg) 8-12H oral. NOT/kg: 150mg (>8y) 300mg IV over 1hr. See orciprenaline. Methotrimeprazine. 10-20mg/kg (adult 0. may Mesterolone. 37. See methohexitone. 396 . Usu.25-1mg/kg (adult 12. 3mg/kg (adult 150mg) 8H oral. See also glibenclamide. Methamphetamine.Drug Doses Mercaptopurine (6MP). Cons pa on: 30-60mg/kg Metaraminol. Adult (NOT/kg): 20mg 2hr bef UV Nebuliser: 0. Enema: 1-4g nocte.25-1g) 6H Methacycline. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-120mg) slow IV Methylprednisolone aceponate. 0. IV or IM un l response.4mg/kg (adult 5-20mg) IM. Methylene blue. Sep c shock: 2mg/kg stat IV. Methsuximide.05-0.5-1g 6H (Pentasa. = hydrocor sone 5mg in glucocor coid ac vity. Severe doses. reducing to 0. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) IV over 5min.5mg/kg (adult 5-30mg) dly.05-0. Metaproterenol. Severe in n: 20-40mg/kg (adult 1. high ini al dose. IM or SC. (carcinoma). Obesity: 30mg/kg (adult heparin) at 1-10ml/hr (0.1-0. 2 and 6hr. Me ormin. or 30mg/m² oral or IM x2/wk.2 mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) IV over Mesna.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) 0. 0.6-1. 0. 1% lo on: wkly bef 1min of UV light. Methylcellulose. Prophylaxis: 1mg to paracetamol 5mg. Methoin. 1-2mg/kg (G6PD deficiency Methadone. Methyl aminolevulinate. Methylcysteine. Mesasal.5 mcg/kg/min) 1. 10mg) daily oral.75-1g) 6-8H. 1mg/kg each wk to max 10mg/kg (adult 600mg) dly Methyltestosterone. >5. Topical: 2% cream. 1hr. Drug Doses Methysergide maleate.04mg/kg (adult 2mg) 8H for 3-6mo usu.3-1mg/kg (adult 15-60mg) dly oral.2 mg/kg. with 5min lockout me + (in child) 5mcg/kg/hr.5-10mg) 8-24H oral Mianserin.25ml.75mcg/kg/min). 0.1mg/kg. hr (1-4mcg/kg /min). Oral double IM dose. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) 12H oral.5mg/kg (max 25mg) 12-24H oral. maintenance dose 50mg (max 100mg) 8H oral Me pranolol.1-0.2-0. 10-80mg/kg (adult 0.5mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep.15-0. 0. Topical gel 0. then 2-3ml/hr (0. Seda on: usually 0. incr to max 0. Theatre: Mineral oil. Moclobemide.25-1g) 6H oral.5mg/kg (adult 30mg) dly short term. Serious in n: 60mg/kg (max 3g) 4H.17mcg/ml). 2-3mg/kg (adult 50-150mg) 6-12H oral Oral: 8mg/kg (max 400mg) stat. Me rosine. Mexile ne. (NOT/kg): 25mg 8-24H incr over 3-6mo to oral. adult 10-20mg. adult: 1 drop/eye 12H. tincture. Infusion Morphine. 0.1-0. then diloxanide furoate Mitotane.5-0. Montelukast. then 1-5mcg/kg/ Minoxidil.06mg/kg (adult 3mg) morning neonat 0. 5-20mg/kg (adult 0.1% cream or oint: apply daily.2mg/kg (adult 5mg) IV or IM. IM.6-1.1-0. Minocycline. then if abor on incomplete gemeprost 1mg PV or miso¬prostol 400mcg Morrhuate sodium. Up to 0. then 4-8mg/kg Modafinil. 0. Termina on (NOT/kg): 200-600mg 0. incr gradually if required to 1-4ml/hr (20-80mcg/kg/hr).1mg/kg (adult 5mg) over 5 min.01-0. Miconazole. <12mo 1. incr min. 10mg dly oral 15 min.5-1. Vaginal: 2% cream or 100mg ovule dly x7.4mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) 8H to 100ml in 5%dex-hep. child (ventltd): 3mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep at 1-4ml/ 0. 4-6mg/kg (adult 200-300mg) 8H oral.4mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) morning. then 5-20mcg/kg/min (max 250mg/hr). Giardiasis: 30mg/kg Mitomycin-C. then 2mg/kg (max 100mg) 12H oral or IV over 1hr.5mg/kg used in Moroctogog alfa.02mg/kg (adult 1mg)12H Miglitol. 50mg/kg 6-8H (1st wk life). Mometasone. Leukaemia: 10-12mg/m² IV over 10min dly x 3-5 d Metyrapone. Adult (NOT/kg): 50-250mg oral or misoprostol 800mcg PV in 48hr. 0. ¹/₂ life 2-4 hr. Midazolam.5-15mg/kg (adult 0. Moracizine.4 mg/kg stat. ¹/₂ this IV over 10 min. 20mcg/kg boluses (1ml of 1mg/kg in 50ml) noon. 24hr in term baby). gel 12-24H. per injtn.2mg/kg/dose (adult 5-10mg). fi ng usually 2-4 ml/hr IV (ventltd): 0. 0.5 mg/kg (max 20mg) oral. and late a ernoon (not a er 6pm). Metronidazole. With Mineral mixture (Aminogram).5 ml/hr (10-30mcg/kg/hr). Infsn of 1mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep: ven lated Midodrine.1mg/kg (max 5mg) daily. lotion. 0. (range 1-24ml/hr). 0. Sustained rel tabs (NOT/kg): 45mg (45-59kg). daily oral. Periop: 0. 0. rpt every 5 min to max 3 doses. 135mg (90kg or more) dly oral. Cushing: 1-20mg/kg (max 1g) 4H. 5-10mcg/kg dly SC or IV over 6hr.75mcg/kg/min). See paraffin liquid. Level 60-300umol/ml (x0. Moexipril.3%. Oral: 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 6-12H. 1-2yr 2. 0.6mg/kg 12H and incr every 48hr if reqd. 0. Recombinant human factor 8. Milrinone.4mg/kg IV prn. 5mcg/kg (max dose 48hr a er load if <2kg. Molindone. 0. 0. slow release: start with Mifepristone.1%.5-4g) 6H oral. IM: neonat 0. child/adult and 4-6pm oral. Misoprostol (PGE1 analogue).15mg/kg stat.1-0. to max 0. >30kg: 1. 0. Diagnosis: 15mg/kg (min 250mg) 4H Mivacurium. children.(NOT/kg): slow rel tab. <30kg: 1. Amoebiasis: 15mg/kg (adult only if wbc >3000/mm³ + platelets >75.2mg/kg (adult 7. Prophylaxis: 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) dly IV over 1hr. IV infsn: 2-5mg/kg (max 250mg) over Mizolas ne. 7. oral. Microlax enema. 7. oral once. Metoprolol. then 0.02mg/kg/dose.difficile: Mitozantrone (Mitoxantrone).2mg/kg (repeated in 10min if reqd) see Factor 8. Pa ent controlled: max 0.000. 1hr. PR or oral.1-1. 15mg/kg (max 1g) stat. Infsn: 5-15mcg/kg/min. 8H (4+ wk) IV. apply dly. powder.1-0. dose IV. nasal. 2. ICU: 0. 2mg/m² IV daily x10 days. 90mg (60-89kg). then Mirtazapine. NOT/kg: 4mg (2-5yr) 5mg (6-14yr) 10mg (>14yr) daily at bed me. 4-6H (2+ 1hr before shi (night work sleep disorder) oral. (max 400mg) 8H star ng 2hr a er loading dose. 1mg = 2-3mg diazepam. 200mcg) 4-6H oral.5mg/kg made up 6H IV.5 mg/kg (adult 15-20mg) IV stat.2mg/kg (adult 10mg) 4-6H if reqd.5ml. <5. >2yr 5ml.5ml over 1hr (75mcg/kg). 3mg/kg (adult 50-150mg) dly IV over Molgramos m. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 8H oral. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 8H oral x 10 d.15-0.5mg/kg (adult 50-75mg) 8H oral. then 0. 0. 5ml over 1hr (75mcg/kg).1mg/kg/ x6 dose oral.5mg/kg (adult 10-40mg) 8H oral. repeat (adult 2g) dly x3 oral.5kg: 8g dly Metocurine iodide. wk) IM or IV.2-0.5kg: 1. oral. Micafungin. PR.2-0.2g) 8H IV over 50mcg spray: adult 2 sprays/nostril daily.5mg/kg (max 1g) 12H in neonate (1st maint. 750-800mg) 8H oral x 10 d. then 0.5%: lymphoma: 10-14mg/m² IV over 10min every 3wk.5 ml/hr Metoclopramide. up to 0. Mezlocillin. mixed with feed. Adult (NOT/kg): 200mg morng (obs sleep apnoea). C. 0. Over 8yr: 4mg/kg (max 200mg) stat.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) dly oral. 0. Breast cancer. then 1-1.5g/kg chemotherapy: up to 1-2mg/kg 4H IV.3mg/kg (adult 10-15mg) (0.5-0. 397 . See also mifepristone. IV: 0. Metolazone. drops: 1 drop/eye 6-24H.007mg/kg IV. then 12H 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) daily oral. Nandrolone decanoate. 750/20.1mg/kg Nebivolol. adult 750mg 8H or 1250- 1500mg 12H. 0. Anaemia: 1-4mg/kg Niacin + lovasta n. 2-5min (max 4 doses). Prophylaxis: genrl surgery 2850an -XaU 20mg). Nadolol. Na idrofuryl. Inhltn: 4mg (2 puffs) 6H. 0. Anaesthesia: 0. Infant 40-75mg/kg 12H oral.3-1mg/kg IV over phosphate 0. then as reqd. Adult: 200mcg spray to 1 nostril 12H.4mg) (0. 398 . give 0.5ml + saline 0. and 0. daily for 3-4 days.1%: 1-2drop/nostril. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 8-24H oral. Naratriptan. Trough level <1. x 5 d. Nesiri de. colis n.5-2mg/kg Nadroparin. IV or IM. then 5mg/kg 5%dex-hep at 1ml/hr (0. Half life 10hr. Nelarabine. may rpt in 6hr. 2wk. rpt every 21 days.01mg/kg/hr) IV. 10mg/kg (adult 400mg) daily oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 40-80mg 6H oral. 2mcg/kg IV. Haemodialysis: 65an -XaU/kg into See meningococcal vaccine arterial line at start 4hr session. 2% eye Mycophenolate mofe l. /dose). 1% cream. Na ifine. 0. IM): 40mg/kg (max 2g) 12H (1st wk Nelfinavir. Nefopam hydrochloride. 1200-2500g 36H (0-7 days of life).5ml. Naphazoline. Muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone OKT3). Neonate: 5mg/kg dose: Opiate overdose (including newborn): 0.4mg dilutd to 20ml. Live.5%. rpt every 2min (15min if IM or SC) x4 if 24H (>7 days). Oral: 15-30mg/kg 6H.0014 mg/kg a er 2-5min (15min if IM. (max 240-360mg) dly. 1mg/kg (adult 50 mg) 12H oral. Mus ne HCl (nitrogen mustard).03mcg/kg/min).6mg Nalmefene. 36H (8-30 days).2-0. NOT/kg) daily SC. Adult (NOT/kg): 300mg IV over SC once. then 0.5mg) 2-4H IM.2-0. SC. 1-5mg/kg (adult 40-240mg) daily oral. 1mg = 1. Naproxen. Myasthenia gravis: 0. child life). Reverse relaxants: 0. Nabilone. (adult 50-200mg) wkly deep IM. then every 2min x4 if reqd. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) 8H Bladder washout: 40-2000mg/L.5-2. 2% ointment: apply 8-12H. Severe in n (slow IV. XaU/kg daily. Nateglinide. Moxisylyte.01 mg/kg <1200g 48H (0-7 days of life). >12mo: 0. 50-60mg/kg 12H.01 mg/kg/hr) IV. Nefazodone.3mg/kg in 30ml 6mg/kg dly. give 0. orthopaedics 40an -XaU /kg 24H (start 12hr pre-surgery) SC.5mg/kg (adult 20-30mg) 3-6H Neomycin 0. /ml) 0. 1g/m² 4-6H oral (max 12g/day). incr Nabumetone.05-0. >2yr: 0.5mg/kg (adult 25mg) stat.5mg) IV. 0.1ml/kg/dose) rpt Ne lmicin. 1hr every 4wk. neos gmine (2. >10yr: 7mg/kg day 1. mumps. 8H (2nd wk).1ml/kg IV.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) daily oral. rpt every 21 days.5-1g) 12-24H oral by 1mg/kg/dose (adult 50mg) each wk to 4-6mg/ kg (adult 200-300mg) 12H. rubella vacc. then 0. Naltrexone. dexamethasone.5mg/kg (adult 1- SC) if reqd.3mg/kg in 30ml 5%dex-hep at 1ml/hr for 1wk-10yr. Neos gmine. (0. Postop sedatn: 0. Moxonidine. Adult: 1500mg/m² IV over 2hr on days 1. Adult (NOT/kg): 500mg/20mg nocte 1 drop/eye 3-4H.5% + prednisolone sodium SC. Venous thrombosis: 90an -XaU/kg (adult 30-90mg) 8H. Nalbuphine. Osteoporsis: adult (NOT/kg) 50mg deep IM every 3wk.1mg naproxen sodium. IM: 0. gramicidin. Adult (NOT/kg): 60-120mg 8H oral.07 Nalidixic acid. 10-20mg/kg (adult 0.5mg/kg (adult 500mg) 6H a er 2wk. to max 1mg/kg (adult 40mg) daily. then 0.5mg/ml) 0. Mupirocin. (adult. Hodgkins: 6mg/m² IV. Nafcillin. 1000/20). See also measles. Oral: 0. give 0. 3 and 5.5mg/kg every 30min.25ml/kg 24H (>30 days). 1wk-10yr: 8mg/kg day1. Adult (NOT/kg): 200mg daily for kg): 380mg every 4wk IM.005-0. 15min. incr by 500mg every 4wk to max 2000/40mg. incr (adult 5mg) daily for 10-14 days IV over 1min. 600mg/m² 12H oral. Child: 120mg/m² daily for 2wk oral. 0.012-0. then 0. Slow rel: dly dose. 1 drop/eye 4-6H.4mg dilutd to 10ml.5% ophthalmic: 1 drop/eye 8H for 7 days. IM or IV. Adult: 1mg 12H. 6H or constant infsn (>2wk). Adult (NOT/ if no rash. gel: apply daily.4mg/kg (adult 12H SC. Child: 650mg/m² IV over 1hr dly Nafarelin. Adult: 500mg 12H PR.05mg/kg (adult 2.01mcg/kg/min Naloxone. Opiate intoxica on: 0.5mg). Niacin + simvasta n (500mg/20mg.25mcg/kg every 2. then 55 an .5ml + atropine (0. Neisseria meningi dis vaccine. than 12H oral if no rash. 0. term 24H (0-7 days of life).2-0.0mg/L. 0.5ml Natalizumab. 5-10mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) 8-12H oral. See lovasta n + niacin. oral. may rpt aftr 4hr Mumps vaccine (Mumpsvax). up to 2mg 8H oral. then then 150-200mg/m² daily for 2wk. See also (oral) or 12H (IM. reducing to 12H when improved. 15mg/kg (adult 1g) 6H oral. suggested dilutn: ing to 7. Postop sedtn: 0.Drug Doses Moxifloxacin.002mg/kg/dose (range 0.1mg/kg IV Nedocromil. reduc- mg/kg (adult 0. Nevirapine. (max 0. (0. or IV or IA infsn over 2hr). Neomycin. then 0.6mg/kg (adult 5-30mg) 12H oral.5mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) Vaginal: 100.5mg 8H for 4wk.5-1mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) 12H + neomycin + nysta n + triamcinolone cream oral or sublingual. for prophylaxis. See Factor 8. slow release tab 150-300mg 12H oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 25-50 NTBC (nitro-trifluoromethylbenzoyl mg 6H. Child epilepsy: 0.5mg dly Nitroprusside. Adult: inhale 6 . Induc on puberty: 0.ointment 12H. Vaginal: 0. kg/hr. or 5mg 8-12H on 14mg. 0. Nico nic acid. medium patch dly 3-4wk (ini al dose if smoked Normacol granules. gradually incr to 20-30mg/kg (adult 1-2g) 8H oral.5mg dly.25 mg/day incr to Nitrofurantoin. >12mo 6H NG or oral.5-1. then 5mg 8H x 2wk. [NO] = Cylinder Gonadal failure: 2mg/day oral (add progestogen [NO] x (1 .2mg/kg (adult 10mg) day 1.5-5mg (child) 5. left at least 30min. 0.8mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) 8H Nonacog alfa (Recombinant human factor 9). then reduce over 6-8wk. Nitric oxide. 10mg cartridges.3%: 1 drop/ eye hrly x 2 days (4H overnight). 100. INR 2-2. start 1st day menstrua on. then 1-5mcg/ for 2hr. 50mg/kg (adult 2g) oral.5% soltn into body cavity 12-24H. Nitrazepam. See factor 9. cream. may incr to 10mcg/kg (adult Nimodipine. 0. Acromegaly (NOT /kg): 0.05-0. Adult: if smoked day 19-26 cycle.000u <12mo. then dly. 0. and ointment. Nico ne inhaler. 1-40ppm (up to 80ppm used Tall stature: 12mg/day oral un l bone age occasionally). >10yr 1 teasp 8H. Induc on puberty: 0. Norethisterone (Norethindrone). 6H x 1wk. apply a patch releasing 12. 0. Slow rel: 0. then 150mg daily. 2mg/day (+ progestogen 12d/cycle) oral. Contraceptn: Nico ne resin chewing gum. for 3 of every 4wk oral Niza dine. when bleeding occurs). Octocog alfa (Recombinant factor 8). Max dly dose 200mg/kg (max 10g) Nico nyl alcohol tartrate. 1-3mcg/kg/min (max 20mg/hr) IV. 10-15mcg/kg/hr (adult 1mg/hr) IV 250mcg) 8H. oily soltn IM in 1st 5d of cycle. then 5mg Nico ne transdermal patches. 21mg.000u >12mo 8H. start 1st day menstruatn. reducing to 3-6H.000u/g gel.000u 0.5mcg/kg/min).1 L/min of 1000ppm added to >16yr (add progestogen for 14 days/ cycle).2% cream.5mg dly oral. Menorrhagia: 10mg 3H un l hge stops. and 7mg per 24hr.8mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) dly. cyclohexanedione). 6-10yr 1 teasp 12H. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) 8-12H. 0.5mg/kg 12H incr over 2-3yr to 2mg/day (add progestogen oral. Flow Nicorandil. rpt once a r 8wk. 0. Caps 0.05-0. soltn: apply every 1-3d 12d/cycle).12m/kg (adult 6mg) day 2.5mg/kg (adult 25-75mg) 8H oral hypertriglyceridaemia: 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) 8H. 0. incr to 0.15mg/kg in 50ml 5%dex-hep Nico namide.(Pa ent FiO2 / Supply FiO2)). Nitazoxanide. 12-24H SC. NOT/kg.1-0.5mcg/day. tabs 0.5mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 6H oral. Oestradiol.5 <12mo. usually need 16-24mg/day. Noxythiolin. Prophylaxis 50.125-0.25mg/kg (adult 1-12mg) dly oral. Cylinder [NO] x NO flow / Total flow. or 200mg chewed over 30min when inclined to smoke. 500. then 10-45mcg/kg/hr (adult 2 mg/hr). Adult (NOT/kg): 400mg 12H oral. <2ml/h may cause swings in BP. See noradrenaline. Norepinephrine. Nicoumalone. Hypno c (NOT/kg): 2. Chyle: 5mcg/kg/hr IV.5mg alternate days oral. Nilo nib. Hypogonadism: 1. Oestropipate. 250. Nysta n. Usu. 1-2. 12 cartridges/day x 3mo. Nifedipine.25-0. [NO] = for 14 days/cycle). Nitroglycerine. Topical: 100.000u (1 tab) 0.5mg/kg 12H oral. for 14 days/mo when dose 1. Oestriol. Prophylaxis: 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) nocte Epiphyseal maturatn: 10mg/d (+ progestogen Nitrofurazone. Adult: 60mg 4H oral. 100mg (12-47mo) 200mg (4. Drug Doses Nicardipine.5mg/day or 10mg (adult) nocte.1mg 8-12H SC Nisoldipine. 3-5mg/kg (adult 150mg) 12H oral for Ofloxacin. Oesteoporosis: every wk 11yr) 500mg (>11yr) 12H for 3 days oral. See sodium nitroprusside. Diarrhoea: 1mcg/kg (adult 50mcg) 4wk. 399 .2 mg/kg (adult 10mg) dly incr if reqd to max 0.25-7. then weakest patch dly 3-4wk. or 10mg/kg max 8wk. <=20cig/day). See mus ne HCl. 0. Hypercholesterolaemia and Nortriptyline. max 60mg/day.625-7. 6mo-5yr half teasp 12H.000u 12-24H. Nilutamide. 4% gel: apply sparingly 12-24H at 1-10ml/hr (0. H pylori (adult): 300mg 12-24H.4-0.02. 10 L/min gas gives 10ppm. IV: 1mcg/kg stat. oral. Norfloxacin. slow 20mg (10-30mg) every 4wk deep IM. 2-3 for treatment. See also gramicidin 6-8H. Nitrogen mustard. >20cig/day apply strongest patch dly 3-4wk. Oestrone. 1. reducing to x2/wk. Niclosamide. See glyceryl trinitrate. Adult (NOT/kg): 300mg daily oral for Octreo de. (adult 400mg) 12H oral or IV over 1hr.4-0. NOT/kg: 2-4mg 350mcg dly. then oral. Noradrenaline. 10mg/kg (adult 400mg) 12H oral. 4-0. OI: 3-7mg/kg dly oral. incr if reqd.6-0.8mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) daily Oxitropium. Prophylaxis: 2mg/kg (adult 75mg) daily. slow release tab 400mg 8-12H oral.5mg/kg (adult 10-30mg) 6-8H oral Pancuronium. incr to max Oxybuprocaine. 4mg). Cotazyme. 0. 6H or infsn (>2wk).9mg/day) x2/wk. 750mg). 4mo. for max 4hr. Maintenance: 500mg 12H. Pamidronate.03mg/kg (adult 1- Oral rehydratn soltn (ORS). 4-5mg/kg (adult 300mg) 12H Theatre: 0. Severe incr by 3mg every 5-7 days.05mg/kg/hr (adult 2mg/hr) adjusted. Lacta on: 1 spray (4iu) main meal containing fat (max 3 doses/day). 0.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 4-6H.5-5mg 8-12H oral. max total dose 0.1-0. oral. Albumin-bound: 260mg/m² IV every 3wk. See muromonab-CD3. See also fluorescein + oxybuprocaine. Olpadronate. (adult 0.02mg/kg prn. SC or IV (beware hypoven latn).025% (<6yr). See also fluoxe ne. 2mg/kg (adult 75mg) 12H for 5 days Paliperidone (3mg. Oral: 0. ICU: 0. daily oral. range 10-26mg/kg (max 1800mg). slow incr to 0. 0.1-0.5mg) 4-6H. + metronidazole 8mg/kg (adult 400mg) 8H + Slow rel: 0. Usually 0.25-0.9mg/kg (adult 10mg) 12H oral. IV: 2mg/kg (adult 80mg) Oxycodone. Ondansetron. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 8H oral.8mg/kg (adult (NOT/ kg): 2. x3-6 doses. 10mg/5ml (with Al hydrox + Mg oral. treatment 0. Pancrea c enzymes. NOT/kg: usu. 1ml diltd to 4ml (moderate). 175mg/m² IV every 3wk. Inhaltn: 200mcg (NOT/kg) 8-12H. incr amoxycillin 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 8H for 2wk if reqd. Nutrizym. Oxazepam.03u/kg/hr (max 1. Oxiconazole. chemo.05% (>6yr): 2-3 drops or sprays min. Oxaprozin. Olmesartan. 300mg) to usually 15mg/kg/dose (adult Panitumumab.01mg/kg electrolyte soltn. Palifermin.5mg/kg daily oral.5-3mg/kg (adult 60-120mg) with each incr to 20 mU/min max.2mg/kg (adult 8mg) over 5 0.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) daily Oxethazaine. <5yr: 0.1-0.25mg/ml = 0. then 1mg/kg (adult 40mg) 8-12H. Usually 20mg/kg (max 1200mg). Oxcarbazepine.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) 4-6H stat. Resp soltn (2%): 0.1mg/kg daily. PR: 6H.5-2mg/kg (adult 30-120mg) 8-12H oral Olsalazine. IM. mg/kg (usual max 8mg) 6-12H. Ornipressin (POR 8).4mg/kg (adult 20mg) daily if hydrox): adult (NOT/kg) 5-10ml 6-8H oral. into each nostril 5min before infant feeds. Aerosol 750mcg/dose: 2 puffs 4-6H. may Oxacillin. 400 .1u/kg.2-0. then 0. oral. ZE synd: 1mg/kg (adult 5-30mg daily oral. 120mg) 8H if reqd. Viokase.pylori: 0. 0.000u/kg/d. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 12H oral. 15-30mg/kg 6H oral. Osalazine. incr up to 3mg/kg (adult (3. Osteoporosis.4mg/kg (adult Orciprenaline. incr wkly by max 5mg/kg/dose (adult Infusion: 0. 1% cream. Oxeru n. >5yr Omeprazole. or 0.02-0.5mcg /kg/min. 60mcg/kg IV daily for 3 days before Orphenadrine. 1-5 caps with meals. 15mg/kg IM once a month.5ml diltd to 4ml 3-6H 0. Labour (NOT/kg): 1-4mU/min IV.5u/hr). oral. Oxytocin.1-0. NOT/kg: 250mg 12H. Slow rel: adult 20-40mg) 12-24H oral. Adult (NOT/kg): Olopatadine. Ultrase.25-0. Oral: 0.1mg /kg IV. 1-2mg/kg (up to 5mg/kg) dly oral Oprelvekin (IL-11). or 250-500mg 6-12H slow IV. Adult: apply 39cm² patch 60mg) 12-24H oral. 0. 4mg/ml (0. Suppos: adult 30mg 6-8H PR.8mg/kg (adult 40mg) daily oral IV infsn: 0. 0. 0. Oxprenolol.5mg/ml = 0. Pancrex. See also amlodipine + olmesartan.25mg IV 30min bef. in n: 40 mg/kg (max 2g) 12H (1st wk life).2mg/kg 8-12H oral. IV: 0. H. Pancrease. Adult (NOT/ kg): usually 6mg daily oral. may Orlistat.05-0.2-0. See glucose 1.1. oral. Olanzapine. IV.0. Usu.4-0. NOT/kg: 150-375mg SC every 2-4wk doses.75mcg/kg/min. daily oral. chemo (2nd wk). (mild). or x1 every 3-4wk. Palivizumab. Turner’s synd: 0. Oral: 0. and for 3 days a er. then 0. 0. >8yr (NOT/kg): 250-500mg 6H con nuously (severe. oral. Deep anaes: 1 drop/eye every 90sec x3 Omalizumab. reqd. 6mg. 8H Palonosetron. Adult: 0. Oxymetholone. 85mg/m² every 2wk over 2-6hr IV 1mg/kg (adult 15-90mg) IV over 4hr dly x3 every before 5-FU.1% soltn: 1 drop/eye twice a day.5-20mg) m² (depending on Ca level) IV over 4hr every 4wk. Creon. Adult (NOT/kg): 500mg 6H oral.15mg/kg (adult Oxymetazoline. Oseltamivir. 0. 6mg/kg IV over 1-2hr every 14 days. Oxpen fylline (Pentoxifylline). depending on body weight and serum IgE level. in ICU).2 in each nostril 8-12H. Slow IV: 0.15mg/kg IV prn. 8-12H. undiluted Oxytetracycline. max 25mg/kg/dose (adult 1200mg). Oxalipla n. 1. 2mg/m² (adult 50mcg/kg) SC dly Oxymorphone. IV: prophylaxis 0.1u/kg/hr (max 6u/hr) Paclitaxel. Hypercalcaemia 20-50mg/ Oxandrolone.Drug Doses OKT3.4%): 1 drop/eye 500mg 6H oral. lo on: apply 12-24H. slow-rel adult 5mg 12H. Max lipase 10. SC: 5u in 30ml saline.1-0. 0.5mg/kg (adult 20mg) 5-20mg) 4-6H.5mg) 4-6H IM or SC.2mg/kg (adult 2. 9mg slow release). Oxybutynin. 2ml cap: 1-2 8H oral SC. 1% cream (10mg/g): apply x6/d x 4d daily oral. 1.5-2. Penbutolol. 1mg = 1667u. Pemetrexed.1 ml/kg 4-6H. x 48wk Pergolide. 40mg SC stat. then max 60mg/kg. IA lines: 0.15mg/kg (adult 2-8mg) Penciclovir. 0. 0. ointmnt: apply 6-12H Scratch: 1 drop. Penicillin V. 0. See aminohippuric acid. apply creme for 10min. in 2wk. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) dly oral. mg x1-2/wk intracavernosal.74mg Parecoxib. 6mcg/kg SC.4mg/ Strep prophyaxis: 25mg/kg (max 900mg) IM kg IM ( t¹/₂ 2-4hr). 1% creme rinse (head lice): wash 1. 0.7-2. NG: 0. GI hge. 0. 10u/kg IM wkly. 50mg/kg (max 2g) IV 12H (1st wk life). 500mg/m² IV over 10min every 3wk. adjust adjustd up/down by 5mg (max 30mg/d) every every 2-4wk to max 6-8mg/kg (adult 300-400mg) 4-6wk based on serum IGF-1 concentra on.6m²) IM. trated to urine cys ne <100-200mg/day. Hypno c: 2-4mg/kg Pegaptanib sodium.1-0.2-2.00006 molar.3mg/kg (adult 15mg) 3-6H oral. (treatment). Pentoxyverine. wash off a er 12-24hr. See also hyoscine + papaveretum. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 8H oral. 0. then 0. Liqd 50% + white so 50%. Pentaerythritol tetranitrate. Adult: 1. 0. may incr every 2-4wk to max 0. IV: 0. lead poisoning: 5-7. (max 1. IM: 0. Liquid: 1ml/kg (adult 30-45ml) dly oral. then 30mg/kg 6H (max 100mg/kg (max 4.04-0. then 8mg/hr. slow IV. Pegvisomant.6mg/kg IM. (1-10yr) 25mg (>10yr) 8H.5mg/kg (adult 20-80mg) dly oral Perindopril.5-1mg/kg (adult 30-60mg) Pegademase. See aminobenzoate. 80mg 8-12H adjusted to achieve acid <10mmol/l. 0.0mg/kg (adult 40mg) 12-24H oral. ZE: 25mg/kg (max 900mg) IM once. 3-4mg/kg (1. over 15 min.4-1.6mcg/kg/hr IV. (>0.4mg/kg (adult 10mg) dly oral.8g) IM x 1. benzathine + procaine. ICU: 0. Pentamidine isethionate. or IV over 2hr. Severe in n: Para-aminohippuric acid.02ml/kg/hr (max 1. 0. or 10mg/kg IM 2wkly.3mg of (adult 100-200mg). Venereal disease: 40mg/kg (max 1. Drug Doses Pantoprazole. procaine. isethionate).0mg/kg (adult 25-100mg) mcg/kg. may repeat 3mo to max 3mg/kg (adult 375 mg) 6-8H. 10% soltn: 10-40mg/kg IV. 1mg = 1250u.6m²) or 2500iu/m² Pentosta n. (adult 250-500mg) 6H oral. Intradermal: 0. Pentagastrin.2mg/kg IV. 1mg = 1000u.5ml/hr). See also teripara de. 0.2ml/kg (adult 10ml) stat. IM or slow IV: 0. apply to Wilson’s disease.8g). >44kg: 6mg SC 24hr a er chemo. incr to 20u/kg wkly. 0. 3-4H. 3-4wkly.1mcg/kg x2-3/wk IV during Pentastarch. Penicillin. incr to max 25mcg/kg (max 2mg) 8H oral.4g ) 12-24H IM. 5% cream (scabies): wash body. Neb: 600mg/6ml daily for 3wk then 20-40mg 6-12H. IM. Peginterferon alfa-2a. 4mg/m² IV wkly. Papaveretum (Omnopon). 15mg/kg 4H (max 4g/day). Paricalcitol. incr if reqd to max 1mg/yr Pemoline. incr over 4wk to 1mg/kg (adult 20-60mg) daily. Pentosan. Hep C (NOT/kg): 180mcg wkly Peppermint oil.05-0. Penicilloyl polylysine (Prepen). Pegfilgras m. Penicillamine (d-penicillamine). Penicillin.5mg mesylate = 1. 0.5mg/kg (adult 125mg) 12H oral. dly. (NOT/kg).5-3mcg/kg daily. Oral or IV: 20mg/kg stat. PR: 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 6-12H. Adult (NOT/kg): 40mg stat IM or IV.65mg (0.5mg/yr of age (1-10yr) 10mg (>10yr) daily oral. 25-50mg/kg max 90mg/kg for 48hr. (NOT/kg): 150-300mg 12H oral. 30mg/kg 6H. 6H (2-4 Paracetamol. Para-aminobenzoic acid. benzathine. Hep C: 1.12-40 300mg in 2ml: 0-2yr ¹/₂ vial. >6yr (NOT/kg): 20-120mg daily oral. + ribavirin 15mg/kg (adult 800mg) dly oral. may 60mg) 3-4H. 300mg/3ml every 4wk (prophylaxis).24 Pentazocine. Pegaspargase. + ribavirin 1g (1. every 14 days. Usu. IV. Adult (NOT/kg): 100mcg kg base) IV over 2hr or IM daily for 10-14 days daily SC. See phenoxymethylpenicillin. 0. Pentoxifylline.2g if >75kg) dly oral. crystalline).3mg/ Parathyroid hormone.02ml Paraldehyde. 5g/day).2ml/kg (adult 10ml) 10-60mg) 6-8H oral.3ml/kg (adult 10ml) dilute1:10. wash off. child usual daily Penicillin. 0.12mg/ml. Paraffin. Maintain plasma level 150-600mcg/l. 82.2-1mg/kg (adult then 0. then 10mg dly Perhexiline. Or dose in mcg = [iPTH picomol/L] / 7. Cys nuria: 7. incr over hair. then wk). SC. Overdose: acetylcysteine. Rectal. Oral: 0. ≥ 3yr 1 vial IM x 1.5-1mg/kg (adult 30- Paroxe ne. free acid form) by intravitreous inj every 6wk. Penicillin. 6-8H oral. adult: 80mg stat. daily.5mcg/kg wkly. Parkinson’s: 1mcg/kg (max 50mcg) Peginterferon alfa-2b. 900mg/ Papaverine. Pericyazine.5iu/kg (<0.3mg/kg (max 5-20mg) 8-12H oral oral.01-0. Single dose: Rectal: 40mg/kg stat. See oxpen fylline. Hyperprolac naemia: 0. x48wk.5 mg/kg whole body except face. 401 . (1mg base = 1. dialysis.3mg/kg IV. Arthri s: Permethrin. 4H or constnt infsn (>4 wk).5mg/kg (adult 250-1000 mg) 6H Perphenazine. benzyl (penicillin G. or 0. max 80mg/day. Pentobarbitone. See also agar + paraffin + phenolphthalein. bolus 2ml 1 drop/eye 6-8H.4mg/kg (adult 20- (5-12yr). Phenoxymethylpenicillin (penicillin V).5 mg/kg 8-12H IV over 1hr or oral. 10mg/kg 6H oral. 0.61m Eq/L + PO₄ 4.25- 250mg (2-4yr) 250-500mg (>4yr) 6H oral. Phospha dylcholine.5-50mg) 12H oral. mousse) 2hr (0. oral or IV: 2mg /kg 12H (prem). Prophylaxis in neonates every 40-60min. Pindolol. Pholcodine.5-5mg/kg (adult 30-270mg) Phytomenadione (vitamin K1). 0. 0.2% lo on). Phosphocysteamine. Pipecuronium.5mmol/kg/day (max 70mmol/day) IV infsn.25 = mcg/ml).1-0. Phenindione. if severe hge 0. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 12H day 2. Ven lated: 0.1mg/kg (max 5mg) SC or oral (repeat if reqd). PCA 5mg/kg in 50ml: usu.5mg/kg (adult 250mg) 12H.5g) IV over 1 hr. Pimozide. oral. soak for 10min. 2mg/kg (usual max 100mg) 8H >12 yr. IM or oral. 0.0mcg/kg/min. incr by2. 0.5mg/kg (adult 10- 1 mg into tumour 1-2wk preop. Ini al Phenazopyridine.3mg/kg (max 10mg). Gel. 12H Phendimetrazine. 3mg/kg 12H (1st wk life). 0. 1mg/kg (adult 12.1ml) IM at birth. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 6H oral x 2d maintenance. 10% eye drops: kg/hr). 0. 1-3 drops/sprays per nostril 6-8H.2mg/kg Infsn: 5mg/kg in 50ml at 1-4ml/hr (0.15%. 2%. then oral.3mg/kg Phenothrin.38m Eq/L: Pheniramine. 15- Phentolamine.3mg/kg (adult 15mg) 8-24H oral. Level 80-120 umol/L (x0. over 1-4hr stat. Loading dose in emergency: oral or sublingual.5. 0. Phenacemide.23=mcg/ml). then 0. 1% cream: apply 12H. Phenylephrine 0. 0.5ml/hr. op onl backgrnd 0. Phenazone.12% + prednisolone acetate 1%. 10-20mg/kg (adult 0. Laxa ve.4mg/kg (adult 20mg) dly.5mg/2wk ID for 1yr postop. 0. reducing to 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) Piperacillin. (adult 2-5mg) every 40-60min. See benzocaine + phenazone. reducing to 15-40mg daily. Phenoperidine.1-1. 8H (2wk-4yr). May accumm. solu on: 5ml to baby bath. Picibanil (OK-432).4mg/ (max 10mg) 6-8H.1-0. 70mg) 8H oral. half-cysteine <2nmol / mg protein 6hr a er dose. SC or IM: 2mg/kg (adult 25-100mg) IM (half life 2-4hr).5% Mitochondrial disease (NOT/kg): 10mg 6H oral. Level 40-80 umol/L (x0.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 4-8H oral. 0. Pilocarpine. Infant colic: 1mg/kg 4-8H 5 min un l response (max 0. 4% eye drops: 1 drop/eye 6-12H. Phentermine resin.1mg.02mg/kg (max 1mg) IV every daily IV. 15mg/kg in 50ml 5% dex-hep at 30ml to adult bath. 0. Loading dose in emergency: 20-30mg/kg IM or IV over 30min stat. potassium (1mmol/ml).1-0. IV: 2-10mcg/kg stat (adult Pethidine. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 12H day Phosphate.15mg/kg (NOT/kg): 1mg (0. Ini ally 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 25mcg/kg prn. Prophylaxis: 12. See diphtheria + tetanus + pertussis vacc. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 8H oral. hge: FFP 10ml/kg. 0. Phenoxybenzamine. emulsion).5% nose drops: with lockout 5min.5% (max 10mg) with FFP 10ml/kg. (NOT/kg): 15-30mg dly oral. 133ml (adult) rectal. then 1-5mcg/kg/min.04mg/kg (adult 20mg) daily oral. then 40mg) 8-12H oral.1-0.1mg/kg). INR for prophylaxis 2-2. Usual maintenance: 5mg/kg (adult 300mg) Physos gmine. 66ml (5-11yr). 0. comb hair when wet.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) 6-8H 33ml (2-5yr). in n: 75mg/kg (adult 4g) 8H (1st wk life) 6H (2- Phenyltoloxamine. Pioglitazone. Slow release tab 75mg at night.5 . Apply. 8-12H oral. Warfarin reversal: 0. Phenazocine. Oral: 0.Drug Doses Pertussis. 1 drop per eye 6-12H. longer if renal impairment). then 0.5-1g) 8H oral. 500mcg). 4H. 1%. 7. sodium.3-2mg/kg (adult 15-90mg) 8H oral. NOT/kg: 1.5mg Ven lated: repeat doses of 10-15mg/kg up to /kg/dose every 2wk to 10-20mg/kg 6H so leukocyte 100mg/kg per day (beware hypotension).05mg/kg (adult 1mg) IM or IV over 1hr. Phenelzine.2mg/kg (max 10mg). Phenylephrine. Na 1. shampoo a er 30min (0. treatment 2-3. 0.5-2. 3%.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) Phosphate. 20-85mcg/kg IV stat. 15-20mg/kg (max 1.5%. Adult (NOT/kg): 15-45mg dly oral. then 5- Phenylbutazone.15 mEq/L + K⁺ 1. Deficiency with nocte oral. oral. 0. 4 wk) 4-6H (>4wk) or constant infsn. 0. Pine tar.25%.2mg/kg (adult 5-15mg) 6-12H oral Phenindamine.4mg/kg (adult 5-20mg) 4-6H Phenytoin. diluted. then 0. Phentermine. 0.4-1.1-0. 1-10ml/hr (5-50mcg/kg/min) IV.2-0. 0. 0. Phenolphthalein. Phosphate. ulate (t ¹/₂ 19min.5-1mg/kg (adult 25-50mg) IV.5-15mg/kg (adult 250-500mg) 6H oral. 0. 1 Klinishe Einheit = 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 30-40mg daily incr if reqd to max 0. sodium (Fleet enema). Cardiac surgery: 1mg/kg IV 0. 60mg/kg (max 3g) dly oral Phenobarbitone. 402 . 0. Pimecrolimus. 50mg/kg (adult 2-3g) 6-8H IV.03-0. Severe 6-8H oral. 12hr (0. cream. CRM conjugate (Prevenar). ITP: 4mg/kg daily.5% KCl = Gel 5mg/g: apply 1g (3cm) 6-8H for up to 2wk. 0. 1% cream. incr if tolerated to 30- or IM once. Polymyxin B. wash off. 0. polysaccharide ini ally. then x1-3/wk.05 Piroxicam. Inac vated.8mg in mineralocor coid. 7 days (pinworm).02-0. 2-4 mmol/kg/day. 75mg/kg (max 4g) oral daily for 2 POR 8. dexamethasone. Alopecia. Pipo azine. then 1mg/kg 8H. See ornipressin. Oral candida: 4mg/kg (adult to wet scalp or body. 5mcg/kg (max 0.125-0. incr if reqd 20mg/kg (adult 1g) 4H.3mmol/kg/hr 50-200mg) every 4wk IM. See citric acid + potassium citrate. SC (IPOL). IM or IV 4 mmol/kg/day. Polygeline.25mg every 5-7 days to 0.5%: ini ally 1drop/eye 2H. SLE. 4H x3 doses (schistosomiasis). 8H oral.5mg/kg (adult Prophylaxis: 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) daily. Pneumococcal vaccine. Pramlin de. Pramocaine. >23mo: 1 dose.125mg (max 0. 60mcg/dose.1mg/kg (adult 1-4mg) dly oral. Apply enough 200mg) 6H oral. then doses). Poliomyeli s vaccine. Max oral dose 1 mmol/kg Pirbuterol. (NOT/kg) Type 1 diabetes: 15mcg SC (Pneumovax 23). then none for 4 days. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. 20mg/kg oral once (tapeworm). 50-160 mg) 4-6H oral. incr if toleratd to 90-120mcgdose. severe 4 6-18mo 15drops. 5yr.5mg) Hypercalcaemia: 25mcg/kg daily for 3-4 days. 10% soltn: <6mo 10drops. then Poliomyeli s vaccine. Boost 12mo later. days (ascaris). 2-3 hours before bed. 4wk course. Porfimer. then 6-12H. to max 0. Piperazine. Inac vated. 4mo and 6mo (3 doses).1 mg/kg (adult 1-5mg) 6-12H oral. (max 0. Polystyrene sulphonate. then 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) daily. Eye 0. Boost at Prednisolone. 10% gel: apply 12H. epilepsy.5mg dly for 8-10 days IV over 6hr. Inac vated. Polynoxylin.3mmol K. <6mo: 2mo. If peripheral IV. 2 drops 0. Restless legs: 0. rpt mthly if resp. See hydrocor sone + pramocaine 3mo. As for Polythiazide.5ml SC before meals (x4/day). incr over 2-3yr to 1. Pivampicillin. 403 . Pravasta n. mmol/ml.25mg + pivmecillinam 1mg.5-1. 0. Deficiency: usually 0. 0. Physiological: 4-5mg/m² daily. autoimmune liver. See bacitracin. 1. max 3 courses at (NOT/kg): 0. 200mg) stat. Oily injtn: ini ally 0. 5-10mg/kg (adult 200-400mg) Pralidoxime. 12-15mo (3 doses). 0. Croup: 1mg/kg stat and in 12hr. Poloxamer (Poloxalkol). 6-11mo: 6mo. Polyethylene glycol. 7mo. Polyvinyl alcohol. 1mg/kg daily. 10mg Potassium guaiacolsulfonate. 15mg/kg (adult 500mg) 8-12H oral. Boost every 5yr. 6-8H oral. 50mg/kg (adult 2g) over 30min.156mg daily. 1-3mg/kg (adult /kg/dose (adult 250mg) of pivampicillin 12H oral. 1 mmol/ml. See colonic lavage. leave 30min. and 8wk later (3 Asthma: 0. See sodium 1 mg = hydrocor sone 4mg in glucocor coid polystyrene sulphonate ac vity. 12-23mo: 2 doses Pramoxine. oral at 2mo. Live. 18mo-3yr 25drops 8H oral. Tes cular tumours: 25-30mcg/kg by 0.25mg least 30 days apart.5 mmol/kg (>5yr). then 630nm laser light Piperazine oestrone sulphate. Adult (NOT/kg): 20-80mg nocte oral Podophyllotoxin. Prazosin.4 mmol/kg/hr) for 4-6 hr IV. 1g KCl = 13. days. then Piracetam. Oral.125mg 8H incr Plicamycin. 0.3mg/kg (adult 10-15mg) (<5yr). then gradual incr to 1-4mg/kg (adult Potassium. piperacillin. >2yr: 0.4mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) dly oral. gradually reducing. 4mo.25mg) test dose. Pivampicillin 1. 7. 15%-25% soltn. oint: apply to (other flukes). Pramipexole. then Pizo fen.4mg 4-6H.5mg daily oral. In-haltn (NOT/kg): 0. 3% soltn: 1 drop/eye prn.5ml IM.5% paint: apply 12H for 3 Praziquantel.4%. lo on: apply 6-8H. oral (Sabin). Posaconazole. 8H x6 doses Podophyllum. NOT/kg: 0. 12-15mo (4 doses).2-0.025-0.5mg morning and 1mg at night. Drug Doses Piperacillin 1g + tazobactam 125mg. Potassium citrate. Maintenance 6-8H. 15mg/kg (max 800mg) 8H oral. mg/kg stat. then 20 mg/kg/hr (adult 1g/hr) for 48hr.5ml SC stat. Induc on puberty a er 40-50hr and 96-120hr. wart x2/day. Pivmecillinam. 8wk later. Invasive in n: 4mg/kg (adult Piperonyl butoxide bioallethrin. Nephro c syndr: 60mg/m² (max 80mg) daily. 0. Half life 2hr. and if going to epidemic area. Oral: 0.2-0. (add progestogen for 12 days per cycle). Type 2: 60mcg SC before meals (x4/day). 12H x2. 10-20ml/kg (may rpt).2-0. 8H 14 days (cys cercosis). macrogol. and at school entry. max 0.5-1mg/kg 6H for 24hr. Reduce insulin dose by 50% Pneumococcal vaccine. reducing over several months. ulcera ve col: 2mg/kg dly. 2mo apart. 2mg/kg IV. 25mg). Prostacyclin. See also atovaquone + proguanil. Seda on in ICU: 1-3mg/kg/hr (max Pregabalin. Short-term anaesthesia: child 2. maleate or mesylate. Necator: 20mg/kg Propafenone. an eme c: saline via catheter at lower end ETT. (Ac fed). hookworm: 20mg/kg (adult 1g) 1g = 0. misoprostol (PGE1 analogue). slow IV (salt): 0. daily for 14-21 days oral. Probucol. at night oral. 6-8H oral.3mg/kg (adult 15mg) Propoxyphene.75-1g) slowly to max 0. 8H. 1mg per 25ml pump blood.5-3.5- Proguanil. repeat a er 1hr and 24hr.3mg/kg (adult 15mg) 6-12H oral. drops/ear. 0. IV: 0. then 20-80mcg/kg/min (max (15-Me-PGF2-alpha). 80mg) 6-12H if required. Pro relin. 1tab (>12yr) 6-8H oral a er food. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) daily oral. See coagula on factor. incr over 4-6 days to 4-6mg/kg (adult 200. Pyrantel. gemeprost (PGE1 analogue). may incr Prothionamide.5mg/100u 300mg) daily un l remission. Only use if >10kg. 0. Psyllium. ac vated.1%: 1 drop/eye 6H for up to 2d enough shampoo to wet hair. NOT/kg: 200mcg IV stat. 0. Max dose 20mg/kg (1ml/kg of 2%). eye 1 drop/eye 2-6H. Protamine. incr if reqd to max 8mcg/kg/min. PR (base): 0. disconnect ETT. stat. repeat in 10 days. Buccal (salt): 0. Probenicid. reduce with Trough level (phenobarbitone) 60-120umol/L. 2. Promazine. 20-35mg/kg (max 1.3-0.5-10mg) Protriptyline. Max dose 6mg/kg (0. IM 0. Procainamide.4mg/kg (adult 5-20mg) 6-8H oral. for no longer than 48 hr. Prothrombinex. Propofol. Prem babies (NOT/kg): 6H.5%: ear 2-3 Propiverine. Ini ally 2. once. Pseudoephedrine. Primaquine. Propacetamol.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) 6-8H. 50mg/m² 8H oral. 0. 0. 375mg) daily. Procaine. dinoprostone (PGE2).05-0. Proxymetacaine.2-0. epoprostenol (PGI2.2mg/kg (adult 25mg) 8-12H. and Procarbazine.7mg/ Propranolol.5g paracetamol. 0. IV prepara on: Roundworm. IM or 2ml air.9ml/kg of 1%).1-0. Level 3-10mcg/ml. Seda ve. may incr to max 15mg/kg (adult 750mg) 12H oral. Threadworm: 10mg/kg (adult 750mg) Proxymetacaine. Oral (salt): 0.1-0.5-1.5g) daily oral. for 5-10 days before menses. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 12H oral.6ml/kg of 1%). incr 4mg/kg/hr) IV. flush with 0. Gameteocyte: 0. TB: 15-20mg/kg (adult 0.6mg/kg (adult 15-30mg) 6H oral 15min. gradually if reqd to max 200mg 8H. 10-15mcg/kg (adult 500-750mcg) 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 6H oral.5mg/kg (adult 200mg) daily oral 5ml (2-5yr). incr if reqd to max 165mg/m² (adult 300mg) Pyrazinamide. Suspend if wbc <3000/ subsequent doses of protamine 1mg/kg (max mm³ or platelets <80.5mg 25-100mg IM every 2-4 days. Oral: 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) Pumactant (ALEC). edisylate. 25-100mg).5mg/kg Prilocaine. may repeat 2wkly x3 doses. Progesterone. 3. 404 . then Proscillaridin. 10ml elixir=1tab. Procyclidine.5mg/kg (max Primidone.1mg/kg (max 6mg) 12-24H. response. prostacyclin). Leprosy: 5-8mg/kg (adult 250- IM. stat.5tab (6-12yr). Prochlorperazine.2mg/kg (adult 2. See dextropropoxyphene. See epoprostenol.Drug Doses Prednisolone sodium phosphate.5mg) 8-12H. rapidly inject 100mg in 1ml Promethazine. 12H oral. IV 1mg/100u heparin (0.2mg/kg (adult 12.4mg/kg/min (adult 20mg/ Prostaglandin. 50mg). Usually 0.5mg/kg (adult 125mg) nocte. (adult 50-100mg) daily.05-0. See drotrecogin alfa. 0. Protein C. dinoprost (PGF2-alpha). See alprostadil (PGE1). 1mg/kg (adult 60mg) 6-8H Dysfunc onal uterine hge: 5-10mg/day IM oral. 0. Oral: 70mg/m² (adult 150mg) 8H.5mg/kg (adult if unintubated: 100mg into pharynx.000/mm³.5mg/kg (adult 10-25mg) 6-8H IV. Usu. Adult (NOT/kg): 50mg 8H oral. Prevent abor on: Pseudoephedrine 60mg +triprolidine 2. 0. An histamine. IV: 2mg/kg over 2hr. 2g/day). 1mg base = approx 1.5ml (<2yr). Premenst syndr: then 1 drop every 10min for 5-7 doses. 200-400mg PV or PR 12-24H (last half of cycle).5mg/kg With adrenaline max dose 9mg/kg (0. hypno c: 0. Prophylaxis oral. human. (adult 1g) daily x2-3 doses. may repeat in 7 days. 25mg/kg (adult 1g) stat.5mg/kg (adult 10-25mg) 6- kg (adult 45mg) once. Oral: 5-8mg/kg 4H. carboprost min) for max 25min.5% soltn: 1 drop/eye stat.5%: 1 drop/eye before procedure once oral. then 1-2mg/kg if >1hr since heparin dose) slow IV stat. Propylthiouracil. 0.5mg Heparin 1mg=100u (half life 1-2hr). adult 1-2.6mg/kg (max 35mg) 6H in psychosis. Pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide. then 3-12 mg/kg/hr IV. Adult (NOT/kg). 0. NOT/kg: 2.2-0.2g/kg (adult 5-10g) 8-24H oral. then 4mcg/kg/min or 75 mg/kg (max 3g) x2/wk. then 7.5-15mg/kg/hr IV. wash off in Propantheline.7mg/kg (max 50mg) 6-8H. 8-12H oral. Lice: apply Propamidine. slow incr to max 1. Slow rel: adult (NOT/kg) 120mg 12H. Mycobact avium Raltegravir.5mg/kg anaemia: 2-8mg/kg (max 400mg) dly IV or oral.14. Ral trexed.7mg/kg (20mg/kg slow release 35mg once a week. 0. of dihydrochloride) IV over 4hr or IM. Adult (NOT/kg): 5mg daily oral. kg (adult 300-450mg) daily. 405 . complex: 7. incr Recombinant an haemophilic factor.5mg/kg Caesar). (adult). Inhalatn (Viratek nebulizer): 20mg/ml H.01mg/kg (adult 0.3mg/kg 8H oral for 5 days. rel tab (Timespan). give 1ml IM Rifabu n. Quinidine. Oral: 5-15mg/kg 8-12H. then 8.15-0.3mg/kg 8H IV over 2hr or IM for 2-3 days. 7 days later.5mg/kg (max 400mg) 8H. Drug Doses Pyridos gmine. <4yr ½ tab once. Rabies vaccine. Rabeprazole.5-3 mcg/kg (adult 75-150mcg) nocte oral. 0. Postexposure: immune. 2. occasionally up to Quinapril. 10mg/kg stat.5- Quazepam. base.2-0. of gluconate) over 2hr. Parenteral: 16.5mg. With isoniazid or penicillamine Rani dine bismuth citrate.pylori: 20mg + clarithromycin 500mg + at 25ml/hr (190mcg/l of gas) for 12-18hr/day amoxicillin 1g all 12H for 7 days. incr gradually if reqd to max 10mg 12H. add an bio cs. Razoxane. IM: 15mg/kg stat. Pyrimethamine. day 1.2mcg/kg/min.30 and 90.3mg hydrobromide = 1. Repaglinide.2mg hydrochloride dose 30min later. NOTE: 1mg base = 1.2mg ethyl carbonate = oral.5-12mg/kg (adult 450-600mg) dly. 150mg day 4. Resistant pulm TB: 5-7.5-1g 12H oral.3mg/kg (max 500mg) 8H Residonrate. Que apine. 9-14yr Ranolazine. for 7-10 days.15-0.5-1 mcg/kg/min. Quinine. then heparin 1000u/hr for = 1. 6-12wk (GU). >14yr 3 tab.2mg/kg IV daily for 5-7 days. 0. maint.2mg sulphate = 1. Sideroblastc Rapacuronium. or 300mg (adult) at night.5mg/puff: 1-2 puffs 3-8H.3mg/kg (10mg/kg (max 16mg/day). Quinagolide.5mg by intravitreous injec on Pyrimethamine 25mg + sulphadoxine 500mg every month.3. Ribavirin. Reproterol.7. 8.5mg) oral dly. inac vated (Rabipur). Pulmonary TB: 3-5 mg/kg (adult 150- on days 0. then 7. 4wk then 10-20mg dly 1432u 2hr before surgery.2mg sulphate. >14yr 1 tab.0125mg/kg/min. 24-72hr and aspirin 75-150mg/d ll discharge.3mg Reserpine. incr to max 2-3mg/kg over 4-6wk to 0. non-immune. 33-50% ini al. 10-15mg/kg daily IV or oral. 180mg slow Rani dine.1-0. Initially 3mg/m² IV over 15min every 3wk prophylaxis 5mg/kg (adult 300mg) daily. 4-8yr 1 tab. 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. Ini ally 2mg/kg (child).6mg/kg (adult 15-30mg) nocte oral 15mg/kg (max 750mg) dly for 2-3 d every 1-4wk. or 7. then 0.5mg/ Raloxifene. See Factor 8 to 1. See dalfopris n + quinupris n. Pyrilamine.25-0. Ramelteon. 50mg day 2.2mg give heparin 5000u IV + aspirin 250-350mg dihydrochloride = 1. 1ml IM Hepa s C: see interferon alfa-2b. oral. then 150-250mg (range 75-400mg) 12H. then reteplase 10u IV over 2min + 2nd 1. ZE: 60mg daily. 4-8yr ½ tab. 0. incr every 1-2wk to 4mg (max 333mg) 4-6H oral.05mg/kg (adult 2. See sodium polystyrene sulphonate. 150mg) 8-12H. and 28 days later (3 doses). Child >2mo: 100u/kg 12H SC. Re nol A.05-0. Adult (NOT/kg): 2-4mg 12H oral. 2mg/kg (max 125mg) 8-24H oral. Ven lated: Quinalbarbitone. 12-24H oral.005-0. 2 tab. stat. Seizures: 12H oral. Oral: 8. IM or IV. to eradicate H. (Fansidar). leukaemia: max 0. then dly SC (reflux). with immunoglobln. Myasthenia gravis: 1mg/kg Ramipril. See mepyramine. Reboxe ne. 0. Rasagiline. IM day 0 and day 3. then 5mg/kg oral: ini ally 0.5mg) bisulphate = 1. 9-14yr ¾ tab. then Resonium. 8mg oral at bed me. incr if reqd to 12H. Aerosol 0. IV: 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) slowly 6-8H. or 2mcg/kg/min. (NOT/kg): 20mg dly oral 4-8wk Reviparin. 0. Adult (NOT/kg) before main meals.pylori. Oral: 2-4mg/kg (adult 24H oral. IM or SC = 30mg oral. See also hydrochlorothiazide. Organic Boost every 2yr. Premed 10mg/kg usually 0.7mg bisulphate = 1. 1ml acidosis (NOT/kg): 50-200mg dly oral. Retapamulin. Adult (NOT/kg): 400mg 12H oral.8mg/kg (adult 10-40mg) daily 8 mcg/kg/min if reqd. 1. Riboflavine.5mcg/kg (adult 25mcg) nocte. Sedativ 5mg/kg. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. adult (NOT/kg): 1-3 tab 12. 100mg day 3.5-1mg daily oral. 1% ointment: apply 12H for 5 d. for 3-7 days. Adult (NOT/kg): 25mg tab wkly oral Ranibizumab. dapsone + pyrimethamine. See also Rasburicase. Remifentanil. Prophylaxis: <4yr ¼ tab wkly. See vitamin A. Quinupris n. 1mg/kg (adult 60mg) daily oral. Reteplase. 300mg) dly oral. Adult (NOT/kg) 12H oral/dose: 25mg Kaposi sarc.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) dly (adult 120-180mg) 4-6H if reqd. Adult: (DU). Pyridoxine. 0.33g/m² 8H oral. NOT/kg: 5-10mg daily oral. may incr (adult 60mg) 4-6H oral. IV: 6. base. 1mg IV. Adult (NOT/kg) for myocard infarct: NOTE: 1mg base = 1. 8mg/kg (adult 400mg) (NOT/kg): 5-10mg daily IV or oral.6mg gluconate. Rimonabant. 33mg/kg 8H with nelfinavir. 10-20mg/kg (adult 0. penta-valent. Adult 9. Sennoside.000/mm³.5-15mg. Restless legs: 0.6ml/kg/hr 1H in day me for 1wk. 3-5mcg/kg 0. 5-10ml local infiltra on. Riluzole.5mg.25mg dly x2d. See also flu casone + salmeterol. See typhoid vaccine. (5-10mcg/kg/min) for 1hr. Adult.1-0.15mg/kg (adult 2-4mg) 6H (neonate).5-4mg/kg (adult 150mg) 12H oral oral.5ml SC once. Paget’s: adult 50-100u dly. Hypercalcaemia: 5u/kg 12-24H IM. 10-15mg/kg (max 600mg) daily oral Rubella vaccine (Ervevax. Sevelamer. Rituximab. 4-5mg/kg (adult max 200-250mg). Rimexolone. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 12H oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. Salicylsalicylic acid. 0. Tab 7.02mg/kg (adult 1mg) 12H. slow release 35mg (adult) Salcatonin. incr a er 6-8 wk to 4mg 12H if reqd.2%). 1wk. Rizatriptan. Sertaconazole.Drug Doses Rifampicin. may Saracenia purpurea (Sarapin). diskhaler (NOT/kg): 50- IV infsn wkly x4.5mg Salsalate. or nebule 2. Adult 4mg dly. IV infusion incompa ble with aminophylline. 100mcg 12H.5mg Scopolamine. 12H.2mg/kg IV stat. 1-2cu/kg slow IV. 20mg/kg 0.2-0.6mg/kg (adult 15-30mg) oral. incr every 2wk to max 6mg 12H oral. or IV over 6hr. Aerosol 100mcg/puff: 1-2 puff 4-6H. 20-40mg/kg (adult 800-1600mg) 8H Roxithromycin. Rotavirus vaccine. 2. kg/hr (1-2mcg/kg/min). max 8mg) Salicylic acid.5mg/kg (adult 100mg) 12H oral. or 1600mg 12H oral. 0. then 0. Postop Selegiline. Rifaximin. 1cu = 4chr units. 406 . Adult: 20mg oral before breakfast ketamine and magnesium. may give Ro go ne. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg oral. Live.6mg (5cm2) daily for 4wk. 2ml oral at age 2mo.5% shampoo x2/wk for 2wk. incr if reqd to Senna. Leukaemia: 260-370mg/m² by Salmeterol. Aerosol.5mg/kg (adult 30mg) dly oral. Plantar warts: 15% soltn x1- 2/day. 6H for 1wk.06-0. Adult (NOT/kg): 4mg daily oral.meningi dis 10 mg/kg daily Salbutamol. 2wk apart. 2H for 1wk. 250mg/m² (adult 300mg) 12H. Intrathecal: 1mg/kg (0.15mg/kg (adult 2-4mg. x5 d. 10 mg/kg (max 600mg) 12H for 2d. Adult (NOT/kg): rpt x1 in 2hr. Cradle cap: 6% soltn (Egocappol) 12H oral. Selenium sulphide. 7. 0. 6mo (3 doses). 2. 1drop/eye 6H. 2-10ml nerve block. 1mcg/kg fas ng in morning IV. 1%.2mg/kg boluses or 5-15mcg/kg/min. Ropivacaine. moderate 0. Sertraline.000-10. See salsalate.3-0. Rocuronium. then kg 8H oral. adult 600mg) 12H oral. then wkly for 4 months. then 1mg dly. 4wk later at 14-24wk (2 doses). fas ng. Secre n. See hyoscine hydrobromide. 5ml. Rosuvasta n. Adult (NOT/kg): 200mg 8H for 3 days. Ser ndole. 0. wkly.1ml/kg of 1%).1-0. Saquinavir. Leucomax). Cancer bone pain: 4u/kg (adult 200u) up to x4/d Risperidone. and at least Sermorelin (GHRH). NOT/kg): 1g IV twice. >12mo: 0. granules 15mg/ 20mg then 40mg at 4wk intervals. 10mg daily oral. 0. Prophylaxis: N. 9-12mg daily if reqd.5% soltn undiluted con nuous. Paget’s: 0. monovalent. 12H 3-5 days.5ml 1-2H. Keep wbc 5. Meruvax II). Rivas gmine.6-1. Osteoporosis: 0. 3-6H. So gel caps preferred. >10yr 1-30mg. Rotahaler: 200-400mcg 6-8H.5-1g) 6H oral. Adult (NOT/kg): ini ally 1. then 0. oral.influenzae 10mg/kg dly (neonate). 1ml oral at 6-14wk. incr to 12-24mg dly oral Live. IM or SC: 10-20 mcg/kg (adult 500mcg) 3-6H. 4mo. Risedronate.5mg. human (Rotarix).5% soltn 1ml diluted to 4ml. infsn 0. 2% cream: apply 12H for 4wk. incr wkly to max 4mg dly Secbutobarbitone. over 5 days if toleratd to 400mg/m² (infant 450mg/m².4mg/kg/hr (0.1. Ropinirole. 2.3-0. 0.2ml/kg/hr of 0. Rifapen ne. or 1-4mg/kg (adult 50-200mg) nocte oral. may incr to 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) dly. incr benzoic acid + salicylic acid. Uvei s: 1drop IV in child: amp 1mg/ml at 0. Daily (NOT/kg): 6mo-2yr 7.25mg (max 4mg) 2hr nocte 6-8H. trated to serum phosphorus. dly SC. Transdermal patch: 6mg daily. Live.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) daily oral. human-bovine (RotaTeq). (NOT/kg): 1200mg 8H. or IV over 3hr (monitor AST). incr if reqd to 6mg daily. See also Ritonavir. 3-10yr Rotavirus vaccine. oral.12ml/ daily 1wk.5ml (max 600mg) daily for 4 days. SC or IV over 6-12hr. Inhaltn: mild resp soltn (5mg/ml.5mg/2. severe (in ICU) x2/wk for 2mo. incr if reqd to 0.5ml diluted to 4ml. NOT/kg: 2mg patch dly for 3-4mg/kg (adult 150-200mg) dly for up to 8wk. 40% medicated disc 24-48H.5%) H. 0. 0. incr to max Rosiglitazone. then 4mg daily. Rimantadine. Rheumatoid arthri s (adult.5mg (10cm2) daily. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg daily.5mg/kg (adult 25mg) dly oral. Sargramos m (GM-CSF. Child: 50mg/ Patch: apply 4. Usually 10-15 mg/kg (adult 600mg) or nebule 5mg/2. Salmonella typhi vaccine. incr if reqd to max 20mg/kg (adult Oral: 5-10mg/kg (max 200mg) 6H oral. Osteoporosis. rate 4mcg/kg/min. Osteoarthri s 10-15mg/ml: 2- Simethicone. Need 2-6 mmol/kg/day. If used >24hr. incr to 1 mg/kg (max 50mg) wkly for 10wk. Adult (NOT/kg): usually 10mg Sodium fusidate.5ml intra-ar cular wkly x3-5. Cons patn (adult.52 = occurs (usual max 2-3 mg/kg/dose). Simvasta n. See octreo de. Drug Doses Sibutramine.3-1 g/kg (adult 15-30g) 6H NG (give lactulose) or PR. For suspension. 10-15mg/kg 12H if 12H IM. then 1-8ml/hr (0.18% drops 1/ Cream: apply in 3-5mm layer. Soltn 100mg/ml of pen- stat. Sodium benzoate. into equal amounts with each feed /meal. severe in n 15mg/kg (adult incr un l effec ve or systemic hypotension 750mg). Tablets: 10-15mg/kg (adult (range 5-15mg) daily oral.3mg/kg 3-6H (adult 500mg) 8H. Narcolepsy (NOT/kg): 2. then every 2-6wk. >30kg: 3mg/kg made to 100ml in 5%dex-hep at Sirolimus. NOT/kg: 0.5-5mg (4-10yr). adult mcg/ml). Peak level 30-200umol/L (x0. See bicarbonate. (x0. Sodium thiosulphate. Sodium phosphate. Nasal 1g) 8-12H. Deficit (ml saline) = Sodium oxybate.5-4mcg/kg/min) IV. Early cutaneous: With dimercaprol: 12. 0. (L. or 4-6iu/m² on 3 days a wk IM. 20mg/kg (max 850mg) dly Sodium bicarbonate. aerosol Sodium valproate. x0. rate). per vein as 1% (max 10 small veins) or 3% (max Sodium citrotartrate.5-4ml/hr (0.5mg (1-4yr). 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) 1-10mg 6-8H. Sorafenib. Sodium. Max total 70mg/kg with Sitaglip n. 15% ointmnt: apply 8H for up to 16wk 5%dex-hep at 0. sorbitol or sorbic acid.25-1ml sulphoacetate. NOT/kg) usu. max 1mg/m² (adult 2mg) daily oral.5g (9g per night). 4u/m² 3 days a wk IM. 0.1mmol Na. Adult (NOT/kg). 4wkly. sodium.14=mg/l). Level 2hr a er dose 300-700umol/l 2% or 4%: 1 dose to each nostril 3-12H.25mg/kg wkly IM. Usually 2-3iu/m² on 5-7 Sodium fluoride. o en with sodium lauryl Sodium tetradecyl sulphate.5mg/ml. each dialysis (usually for 8 doses). Somatosta n. Sodium aurothiomalate. Ophthalmic: 10-15 mg/ml (1-1. then 0.48H) oral. 8-12H oral.6ml into anterior chamber. hrs of infsn = 2 x (140 .5mg/kg 4H for 3-7 days.55mg oral dly. 1-2 d. toxicity or poor response. 0.25ml/kg (adult 10ml) IV over 1hr with Somatrem. Neonate: 250mg/kg over 2hr Sodium s bogluconate.1 mg. nocte.2ml/kg (max 10ml) IV over 5 min incr if reqd every 4wk to max 80mg daily. 1mg = 3iu.75g To incr serum Na by 0. Sodium nitrite. Pulm hypertension: 0. Sodium picosulphate. see fusidic acid. 10-13g/m²/day divided infusd).2mg. rpt a r 3 d if reqd.25g Wt(kg) x 4 x (140 . Cys s stopping NO: 0. 1ml/kg (adult 50ml) 25% Sodium cromoglycate. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) daily oral. oral.5%) 0. IV over 1hr for 5 d.4mg/kg oral once.braziliensis).amazonensis) 450mg in 5ml as enema. 5-10mg (>10yr) at night oral. 3%: 0. Solifenacin. then Silver nitrate. Apply dly to affected area only. IV over 2-8hr: 10mg/kg Sildenafil.2%.5-4mcg/kg/min). 2-4yr 1. NaCl MW = 58. glycerol. Adult (NOT/kg): 5-10mg daily oral. 0.[Na]) / % saline. Sodium nitroprusside. NaCl 20% = 3. 40-80mg/kg (adult 2-4g) 4 large veins). 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) daily oral. 5-10min un l 3 d a er cure (usually). 2. 24.45. Protect from light. 3mg/m² (adult 6mg) stat.5g + 4. Somatropin. 25-40mg/kg 4wk (mucocutaneous). days a wk SC. 407 . rpt 2-4hr later. infsn rate (ml/hr) = 2 x Wt(kg) / (% saline Sodium phenylbutyrate.058=mg/L). IV over 5-10min for 20 d (visceral) or at least Sodium calcium edetate (EDTA). (NOT/kg) usually 20mg 8H oral.4mmol/ml. 4ml/kg of X% saline raises serum Na by Xmmol/L. Inhala on (Intal): 1 cap soltn IV over 10min. Eye drops 2%: 1 drop/eye 4-6H. s ck. Severe cutaneous: 20mg/kg dly IV over Adult: 5g (NOT/kg) 8H oral.2- Silver sulfadiazine 1% + chlorhexidine 0. infiltrate lesions with 1-3ml. Sodium ferric gluconate.05ml/kg (adult 2ml) test dose IV over 1hr. 2ml soltn (20mg) 6-8H. 250-500mg) 8H oral. eye as reqd. (NOT/kg): 20-40mg 8-12H. then 10-20mg/kg/hr IV. or 3mo a r cure (L. See aluminium hydroxide compound 2. Sodium polystyrene sulphonate (Resonium). rpt x1-2 if reqd a r Sodium cellulose phosphate (Calcisorb). <30kg: 3mg/kg in 50ml Sinecatechins.5 mmol/L /hr (max safe every 2wk to max 4. See phosphate. NOT/kg: <2yr 0. 2. normal renal func on (or sodium thiocyanate Sitaxentan. Adult (NOT/kg): 400mg 12H (or Paget’s. 1g NaCl = 17. 0. 1hr before Sodium hyaluronate. incr if reqd by 0. in 50ml water 8-12H oral. for 4wk Sodium citrate. (20mg) 6-8H. tavalent an mony. >4yr 2. Fe 12. 800mcg/ml: 50ml into bladder wkly x4. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg daily oral.serum Na). <1725 umol/L. 30.2mg/kg oral (adult 2. 2. Adult (NOT/kg): 6mg 12H for 4-12wk oral clinical cure. Adult.5mg 12H.5-87. 40-80mg/kg (adult 2-4g) IM once. Sparfloxacin. Male: apply 5-10g dly to large Sulphinpyrazone. 40mg (>60kg) 12H oral. 100mg/ml 1 drop/eye 2-3H Sorbolene cream.000u/kg (max 500. 2-50mcg/kg slow IV. 1-1.5-10mg) Sulthiame. Skin moisturiser: apply prn. 12H. 40mg/kg (adult 2g) wkly oral. NOT/kg: 3. 100mg/m² total dose is 1mcg/kg/hr of expected surgical me tegafur + 224 mg/m² uracil (with 30mg calcium Sulbactam. IM: double IV dose. if reqd to 4-24mg/kg (adult 0. may rpt x1 a er 2hr. 250mg/m² IV over 30min stat. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 12H oral. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 8-12H oral.1% gel. then rpt cycle. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg 6H oral for 6wk. Sulfametopyrazine. may incr by 10mg every 6wk to max 40mg 6H. may incr to 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) 8H. remission 7. 0. 125mg/m² IV. then Suxamethonium.Drug Doses Sorbitol 70%. may rpt twice.5g) 4-6H oral. Short term (myocard infarct): daily oral for 4wk. then 250mg/m2 IV or IM daily. Oral (NOT/kg): 0-10kg 6. sparingly 12H for max 3wk. SC: 0. if PTT <x2 normal at 4hr give extra Tacrine. Adult (NOT/kg): 20mg daily.05-0. Long term (DVT. incr to Succimer. Adult (NOT/kg): 600mg daily oral.1% sparingly 12H for max 3wk. suppos (NOT/kg) adult 0. 20-30mg/kg (max 1g) IM daily.000u) IV over 10min.4ml/kg) NG. Severe in n: 250mg/m² Sulfadoxine. 50mg/kg (max 2g) 6H slow IV. Ac ve coli s: 20mg/kg 6-12H Spironolactone.03% 2ml in cannula for 2hr then remove. Tamsulosin. 10mg/kg (adult 400mg) stat. or during the day. stop SK if PTT >x5 normal then give 1000u/kg/hr.000 u/kg (max 100.05%. See pyrimethamine + sulphadoxine. 2. 2-16yr: apply 0. 75mg/kg (adult 4g) stat. 10mg/kg (adult 0. S bogluconate. then daily.000u) IV over 60min.03% 12H. 11-20kg 12. Sufentanil.5ml/kg (adult 20-30ml) 8-24H oral.5g to vulva on alternate days. 8-12H (max 2g/day). over 40kg 25mg 8H. 12H x3 doses. 1g tab (NOT/kg): 0-2yr quarter tab Tazarotene. 5mg/kg (adult 200mg) daily oral. calfactant rpt if occlusion recurs <5 days.000u/hr). Stavudine (d4T). See piperacillin + tazobactam. Stanozolol.5ml/kg days) in the evening. 100mg (>60kg) dly oral stat. 7d off. and aspirin.500. IV infusion: 2mg/m²/day.2-1. Sulphadoxine. IV: neonate 3mg/kg. IV: 0. Succinyl choline. 408 . Tazobactam. then infuse so that Tegafur 100mg + uracil 224mg.5mg/kg (max 12H. then Sotalol.5mg) Streptokinase (SK). 2-3mg/kg (max 200mg) 6-12H oral area of skin and allow 5 min to dry.5-1g 12H. then 12H x14d oral 40mg daily if no response a er 1mo. 0. stat. Nasal: 10-20mg. then Sulphamethoxazole + trimethoprim. Sulindac. 30mg (30-60 Sumatriptan. Female hirsu sm 50mg Arthri s: 5mg/kg 12H. cream: apply thin 6H. See ampicillin + sulbactam. Slow rel (adult.17g/kg (0. Oral: 1-4mg/kg (adult 50-160mg) 8-12H.5g) 6-8H. then Sulfadiazine.25mg (max 4g/day) oral.5% gel. then every 2-3 days. Trough level: whole blood 10-15ng/ml 15u/kg/hr). min 6H.2g) 12H oral. may rpt once a er 1hr. With activated charcoal: 1g/kg (1.12mg/kg (max 6mg) NOT/kg): 75mg (<60kg). Oral: 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) kg).2-0. folinate) 8H oral for 28d. stop heparin 2mg/kg . slow incr sclerosus): apply 2. Sulphafurazole. 0. NOT/kg: 2g dly nocte Tamoxifen. incr if reqd to 10mg/kg 8H.5-7g 12-24H oral. Teicoplanin. >12yr 1 tab 6H oral. 0. Sulphasalazine.000u/kg (max 1. x1-2 Sulphacetamide. Telbivudine. Suni nib. pulm emb. Adult 400mcg daily a r breakfast oral. Female (lichen Sulpiride.5-2mg/kg (adult 25-120mg) over 10 35mg/kg (adult 1. See cotrimoxazole. 21-40kg 25mg 12H. See pyrimethamine + sulphadoxine. arterial thrombosis): pumactant (ALEC). Surfactant. Sulphamethizole. Adult (NOT/kg): 800mg oral daily. Adult (NOT/kg): 50mg (37. then Streptozocin. 10. colfosceril palmitate (Exosurf). pure. IV: see potassium canrenoate. may rpt x2. 1% cream: apply 12H for 3wk a er Tegaserod. Sulfisoxazole. Spec nomycin. Telithromycin. 1 mg/kg (<30kg). 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 12H. Stanolone. IM dly. Sucralfate. See sodium s bogluconate.5-1g) 6H oral. apply 0. Blocked IV cannula: 5000u/kg in Tacrolimus ointment. (Infasurf). 0. >16yr: Streptomycin. Analgesia in infants: 0. See beractant (Survanta). then 2wk off. Oral: 3mg/m² Local infsn: 50 u/kg/hr (con nue heparin 10. Sterculia. child 1000u/kg/hr (max 100. Stron um ranelate.5g/m² wkly IV. 0. daily at first. 3-12 yr half tab 6H. layer to affected area daily (or on alternate Sucrose. adult 1mg/kg.000u) IV over 30min. 350mg/m² 8H for 5d. See sulphafurazole. See suxamethonium. Sulconazole. with 10% glycerin. Tacrolimus. of 33% soltn) 2min before procedure. with 5% or 10% olive oil or peanut oil. hypotension). 25-50mg/kg (adult 1-2g) 12H IV. 30mg (6-12yr). >10kg: 0. 0. bleeding sites together. 1 in 2000: 1 drop/eye 4-6H for 6wk. Theophylline. 96hr 250mg 12H. Tenecteplase.2mg/kg then 1-10mcg/kg/hr. THAM. Teripara de. 125mg (20-40kg). surface. Adult (NOT/kg): 40-80mg 6H oral.75-1.04mg/kg (adult 1-2mg) 4-6H for max 72hr.2-0. elderly 2mg/kg 6-8H. Thiopentone. 2nd wk Tenoxicam. IM. rone) to skin dly. or if Thymoxamine. 0. may cause necrosis. heparin to maintain APTT 50-75sec.9mg IM 24H Tetrabenazine.02mg/kg test. tenofovir DF = 245mg tenofovir D. repeat once a er 4wk if reqd.18 =mcg/ml). (adult 10mg) 8-24H oral. severe (in ICU) undiluted con nuous.000u thrombin in 9ml mixed 80-120mg dly. reqd to 2 mg/kg (adult 80mg) daily oral. moderate 0. also give aspirin 150-325mg/day. Thiethylperazine maleate. reducing to Temoporfin. contaminated wound.3mg/kg (adult 20-40mg) oral. Thioridazine. See Temsirolimus. SC. Beriberi: 1-2mg/kg IV.5-3mg/kg (adult 25-150mg) 6-8H Terlipressin. and 6mo later. Adult (NOT/kg): 0.04-0. 10. 5-10mg/kg (max 250mg) 6H oral. Temazepam. Implant: 8mg/kg (to nearest oral. topical.2ml/kg/hr (1-5mg/kg/hr).4. Threonine. 30mg buccal tab: applied just 10ml cryoprecipitate in syringe 2: apply to above incisor 12H. adult 0. Defec ve synthesis: 20mg/ give 20J/cm². Esters (NOT/kg): 100-500mg IM Thiothixene. 1-9yr 4mg/kg 4-6H.04mg/kg (adult 2mg) IV. 100-2000u/ml onto bleeding 10-30nmol/L. Testosterone. >12yr (NOT/kg): ini ally 2mg 8H every 2-4wk. 250mg (adult) daily oral. 0. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 12H oral. 60-110 (x0. and 25-50mg) 12H. Thiotepa. 1% cream.04- Terfenadine. adult non- Terbinafine. long ac on: con nuous infsn Thiosulphate. IV: child 3-6mcg/kg/min for 1hr.5ml of 1% Thioguanine. 600 mcg/m² (max 1mg) IM every 1-7 days. Tetracycline.02-0. Thyrotropin alfa. See amethocaine.25-0. Do not inject. Drug Doses Telmisartan. 10-16yr or adult smoker 3mg/kg (adult 2-20 mg) daily oral.4mg/kg slow rel 12H. 0. >8yr (NOT/kg): 250-500mg 6H oral. 409 . incr if Tetracosactrin zinc injec on (Synacthen Depot). Terbutaline. Boost every 10yr. 0. slow incr to 2-20mg per dose. 150mcg/kg IV over 10min. Loading dose: 8mg/kg (max 500mg) oral. 15-30mg/kg (adult 0. later give 652 nm laser for about 200 sec to Tetrahydrobiopterin. 2-5mg/kg slowly stat (beware Aerosol 250mcg /puff: 1-2 puffs 4-6H.4mg/kg (adult 10-20mg) dly oral 3mg/kg 12H. 200mg/m² dly oral for 5d per 28d 6H oral. with 1ml 10% calcium chloride in syringe 1.5ml IM stat. Tetanus toxoid (Tet-Tox). oral. 1mg = 200u.25mg stat over 10min.5-2mg/kg (adult 25-100mg) 12H oral x2 doses. 0. Tetracaine.5-1mg/kg (adult once. or 10mg/kg s Terazosin. Undecanoate (NOT/kg): 40mg dly oral. 80mg theophylline = 100mg Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Oral: 0. 25mg/kg (max 1. NOT/kg): 25mg IV over 1hr wkly also macrogol + tetrahydrozoline. Thiotepa. 60mg (adult) 12H oral. 1mcg/kg/min. 2mg/kg IV. Eye: apply 2-8H. Testolactone. 0.5mg). then 0. Loading test: 20mg/kg oral. kg daily oral.5g) 8H oral. or PR. Testosterone level: <16yr 5-10nmol/L. asthma 12-24H to dry skin. Adult (NOT/kg): 20mcg SC daily. Slow onset. dilutd to 4ml. 3wk-12mo ((0. 0. 75g/m² every 4-6wk IV over 24hr. or respule 5mg/2ml 1-2H. See trometamol. (adult): 100u/kg (max 10. 0. 0. See sodium thiosulphate. (Adult. 100mg/m² daily oral. Tetrahydrozoline.1mg/kg (adult 2. Maintenance: 1st wk life 2mg/kg 12H.24 = mcg/ml). Defec ve regenera on: 5mg/kg Temozolomide. 100-150mg/m² IV over 1hr wkly. Temocillin. IM or oral dly. Metabol dis (NOT/kg): 100mg 8H IV. Inhaltn: mild resp soltn (1%. then oral or IM. smoker 3mg/kg 6-8H. Adult (NOT/kg): 300mg daily oral. 10mg/ml) 0. Acne (NOT/kg): 500mg 12H. 10-14mg/m² IV every 1-4wk. or 100mg/m² 12H for 5-7 days.1 x age in wk) + 3) mg/kg 8H. Level 150- 200umol/L (x0. then 0. or 7mg/kg 12H slow rel.05%: 1 drop/eye 8-12H. 1mg/kg (adult 40mg) daily.25ml dilutd to 4ml 3-6H. IV infsn: amp 25mg/ml at 0. IM. 300mg of aminophylline). Thiamine.05-0. gel: apply Serum level: neonate 60-80umol/L.5mg (<20kg). or 72H x3 doses. Teniposide.000u) IV over 10sec reducing over 2-4wk to 0. 100mg) every 16-24wk. SC: 5-10mcg/kg (adult 0. later. Myocardial infarct Thalidomide. 4-6H. IM.5-5mg) Thiabendazole. cycle (150mg/m² for 1st cycle if previous chemo). 1% gel: 5g tube (50mg testoste. incr to Thrombin glue.5g) 12H oral 3d 6H. 62. 6wk Thymidine. >16yr Thrombin. Newborn: 1-2mg/kg slowly stat Tibolone. or TOBI then x1-3/wk.01%: apply daily for 3-4 months. 100mcg/m² rounded to Tocainide. 0.5mg) 8H. 0. incr Tocopherol.1-0. Trepros nil. Dose as for carcillin. Inhaltn: 80mg diluted to 4ml 12H. See alteplase.5mg/kg 6H IV over 30min. Giardia. 5mg/kg (adult 250mg) 12H oral. (adult 2g) daily for 3-5 days. Tobramycin. Tre noin. 3min. Oral: 15-25mg/kg (adult 1- Tirilazad. up to 600 mg/day) oral or IV over 6-12mo. incr to apply 8-12H. Note: 1-2mg/kg/hr too life). then evening. 1wk-10yr: 8mg/kg day 1. then as for 1wk. (adult 1g) daily x5 days. (beware hypotension). See alpha-tocopheryl acetate. IV over 30min or oral. 22.25-2. Tiaprofenic acid. 3-10mg/kg (adult 150-500mg) 6-8H oral. powdr. then Treatment: 175u/kg SC daily for at least 6 days. then 6mg/kg ually to 0.5%): 1 drop/eye 12-24H.5mg/m² daily x5 IV over 30min. incr slowly if reqd to 4-10mg/kg (adult 100- Tinidazole.4mcg/kg/min x30min. Tolme n. Topiramate.5mg/m² 12H oral. 24H (>7 days). 1 drop/eye daily. vitamin E.5kg 36H (0-7 days of life). 5-10mg/kg (adult 400-600mg) 8H oral. Tinzaparin.2mg/kg (adult 10mg) 8-12H oral.05mg/kg (adult 2mg) 12H oral.12-0. Tilactase. 200mg/m² daily oral for 5-20d Tramazoline.5ng/kg/min to max 20-60ng/kg/min. IV: 10-15mg/kg (adult 0. 0. 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) 12-24H oral. 4-6H or constant infsn (2+ wk). 1. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 4-6H (usual max Tioconazole.5mg daily oral. 40mcg/ml (0. 0.01mg/kg (adult 0. Tioguanine.5mg/kg (adult 5-15mg) 8H oral. Tirofiban. Tolazoline. o en reducing to 0. then dly for 7-10d.2kg 48H (0-7 days Trazodone. Tiludronate disodium. 0. Cream or lo on 10yr. 1% cream. Adult (NOT/kg): 2. 50mcg tab. 0. 5mg/kg (max 240-360mg) daily. (0. Travoprost. 100mg/kg (max 6g) 8H IV. Cys c fib: much (Pediatrics 1986. 4mg/kg IV over 90min load.01-0. Adult 400mg dly x12 wk oral Tolna ate. 1. Usu. Adult (NOT/kg): 60mg daily oral.1-0. Tranexamic acid. then 1mg/kg (adult 50mg) IV over 30min 12H. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) IV over 1hr no response. incr each wk 2. 0.36mg/kg/hr) IV. Trandolapril. Rarely up to 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 8H for 10 days. >10yr: 7mg/kg day 1. Tolcapone. Adult (NOT/kg): 500mg 12H with daily oral.05%. stat. then 2mg/kg IV over 30min wkly. or 25mg/kg Topotecan. Tiagabine. 1mg =75 an -Xa IU.3mg/kg (adult 15mg) 8H. gel 0. daily in renal failure. 2-4mg/kg (adult 100-200mg) Tolazamide. 200u/drop: 5-15 drops/L added to Tolfenamic acid. Timolol 5mg/ml + travoprost 40mcg/ml. if Tigecycline. by 1.77:307). 1. then 2-6mcg/kg/min Ticarcillin.004%): 1drop/eye in then 6 mg/kg daily. incr grad- chemo: 8 mg/kg IV over 90min.5-1g) 8H. 24H (>30 days). Early cancer a er Tizanidine. 410 . Slow rel: adult 2-4mg daily oral. max 0. 36H (8-30 days).1-1mg/kg (adult 5-50mg) daily by diloxanide furoate 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) oral or IV. term 24H (0-7 days of life).5g) 8H for up to 4 days. IV over 90min every 3wk. 1. (adult 2g) daily for 2 days oral. Tramadol. with meals oral. 5mg/kg dose: <1. Adult (NOT/kg): ini ally 1g 12H Ticarcillin + clavulanic acid.5-4mg) Tipranavir. of life).25mg/kg (adult 6-12mg) 8H oral. 1-4mg/kg (adult 50-200mg) 8H oral.5-1g daily. Usu. soltn: Timolol. See also dexamethasone + tramazoline. 50mg/kg (adult 3g) IV 6-8H (1st wk (0.25%. Tissue plasminogen ac vator. 1. oral. 0. also give heparin to APTT x2 normal Tranylcypromine. 0. 5-10mg/kg (max 400-800mg) 8-12H nearest quartr tab (adult 100-200mcg) dly oral. Neonate. 0. Eye drops Tolterodine. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) oral. 2-3mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) stat.25ng/kg/min SC infsn. and wkly to 0. Monitor ALT and AST. food (and ritonavir 200mg) oral.Drug Doses Thyroxine. IV or IM. 3300u/tab: 1-3tabs may repeat once a er 2hr. Trough level <1.0mg/L.2 . Ticlopidine. try maximum dose of 200mg 8H.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 12H. then 0. ointmnt.1mcg/kg /min x2-5 d. Nasal: 82mcg each nostril x3-6/d Tiopronin. Prophylaxis: 50u Toremifene. Adult (NOT/kg): 100mg 8H oral.1mg/kg (adult 0. 2-5mg/kg (adult 100-250mg) 6-24H oral 8H oral. Tolbutamide. usually followed Torasemide. Trastuzumab. milk 24hr before use. /kg SC 2hr before surgery. See also molol + travoprost.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) 8-12H. Tiotropium. trichomonas: 50mg/kg 500mg) 12H. NOT/kg: 18mcg cap daily by inhaler. 280mg/ml: apply to nails 12H for 400mg/day. IV infusion 2-8mcg/kg/min. Amoebiasis: 50mg/kg repeat every 3wk for at least 4 courses. then 900mg daily. Adult (NOT/kg): 800mg wkly x6 Triprolidine. 3-4mg/kg (max 150mg) 12H. intravesical Triptorelin. Valrubicin. See betaine hydrochloride. Typhoid vaccine. rinse and rpt. tendon (NOT/kg): 2.5-25mg) 6H oral. See benzhexol. Long ac ng: 11. 1. 10% cream: apply 8-12H. with folinic acid 20mg/m² IV over 10min 6H x24 d Valdecoxib. 411 . Newborn: 6hr daily x5 d. 3. 0. Orolabial: 40mg/kg See cotrimoxazole. valproate. 5 and (for be er immunity) 7. Adult(NOT/kg): 10mg daily Trimipramine.difficile: 10mg/kg Trometamol (THAM). See bismuth subcitrate. 0. 5mg/kg (adult 250mg) Ursodeoxycholic acid.5mg) days 1. Uracil. 25-30mg/kg (adult 0. Vancomycin. ml of 0. or 6-8mg/kg (usual max 300mg) dly oral. glucocor coid ac on. Typhoid vaccine. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 6H IV over Trisodium edetate. Triethylenethiophosphoramide. Adult (NOT/kg). Ubidecarenone. Bath oil: 20ml in 20cm bath. Adult (NOT/kg): 900mg 12H oral Tripelennamine. max 3 courses each 2 d apart. 20mg 12H (dysmenorrhoea) oral.4mg/kg (adult 20mg) 12H oral mg stat. drain. Urofollitrophin. rpt a r 5min Varenicline. 1-2mg/kg (adult 50-100mg) 8-24H oral (arthri s). 2-4mg/kg oral. Valproic acid. 10mg/kg (adult 500mg) 6-12H oral.5ml Triclosan. Urea.5mg) oral. 1% soltn: 1 drop/eye 2H (max 9 drops Urokinase. (adult 2. Boost 3yrly. every 12wk.005-0.1-0. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) daily oral. 0. 1ml/kg Seda on: 0. See tegafur + uracil. See colfosceril palmitate. with food for 21 days.5-1g) nocte oral. 1%: 1 drop/eye.5%. 0. 0. See liothyronine. 30sec.05%: apply Severe in n: 6mg/kg (adult 300mg) daily oral. nocte oral. Genital Urine prophylaxis: 1-2mg/kg (adult 150mg) herpes (NOT/kg): treatment 500mg 12H. then repeat if reqd. sparingly 6-8H. posi on head up/down and right side Trimeprazine.3 molar(18g/ (adult 500mg) 6H oral.04mg/kg (adult 2mg) 8-12H oral. See ursodeoxycholic acid. Trifluoperazine. Adult (NOT/kg): 900mg 12H oral for Trimetrexate. L isomer. Adult (NOT/kg): 0. C. See thiotepa. 4000u/kg IV over 10min.4mg/kg (adult 1-10mg. nocte preven on 500mg daily (<10 episodes/yr) 1g Trimethoprim + sulphamethoxazole.2mg/kg every 1-7 days. (Typherix.125-0. 5-10mg/kg (adult 200- 6-8H oral. Valaciclovir. (adult 0. Inac vated. See also amlodipine + valsartan. Valcyte. (23wk if stopped smoking).01mg/kg (adult 0. clamp 1hr. polysaccharide Triclofos. then drain. Depot: 3. An histamine: 0. Pericardial effusion: 10. Tulobuterol.25mg/kg (adult 75mg) 6H oral.01-0.000u/ml. Typhim Vi).2mg Valsartan.02%. over 30min.5-4mg/kg (adult 30-240mg) 6H oral. See pseudoephedrine + triprolidene. oral (Vivo f). Joint. then oral 12-24H.5mg/kg up/down 30min each. 12H days 4-7. then 1mg 12H for 11wk before chemotherapy. Caps: adult 15mg dly. Adult (NOT/kg) 1-2g 8H oral. Trimethoprim. Triiodothyronine (T3). Tropicamide. 30 min preop: 0. 0.25mg IM oral. Trioxysalen. then 4H (max 5 drops/d) x7d 4000u/kg/hr for 12hr (start heparin 3-4hr later). Intraventricular 500ml) soltn = (Wt in kg) x BE. IM: 0. 10mg/kg 8H IV over 1hr. Trimethylglycine. IV. Drug Doses Triamcinolone. See follicle s mula ng hormone. 1-3mg/kg (adult 50-150mg) 12H oral Trien ne.5mg oral daily for Tropisetron.8-3mg/kg (adult 40-160mg) daily IM every 28 days. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) 8-24H oral. Tryptophan. then 900mg daily. 0.5-15 Trospium chloride. 400mg) 12H oral. cor coid ac on. occasionally 20mg) 12H oral. Trilostane.75-4. Trovafloxacin. Blocked cannula: ins ll 5000-25000u Trihexyphenidyl.IM. 0. 0. Live. Cream or ointment 0. (adult 2g) 12H for 2 doses. Trimethobenzamide. >5yr: 0. 20mg/kg (adult 1g) 8H oral. 1 cap oral Triazolam.5-1mg/kg IM. Tripotassium dicitratobismuthate.5%-5% lo on: 2ml to wet skin for IM once. Adult: 5-10mg dly 2hr bef.1mg/kg (adult 5mg) slow IV just 3 days. parenteral. Trifluridine. 1mg = 5mg hydrocor sone in Tyloxapol. Trough 5-10mg/L (peak 20-40mg/L). give half this IV (NOT/kg): 10mg 48H. 40-70mg/kg (max 3g) IV over 1hr. (NOT/kg) in 2-3ml saline for 2-4hr. soak 15min. then /d) un l epithelialisd. or 1g 12H in adult IV over 2hr.PR. daily (>9 episodes/yr). Ursodiol. 3wk. Empyema: 2ml/kg of 1500u/ml in saline.03 mg/kg Boost yearly. 45mg/m² IV over 90min dly x21d.02-0. 0. Triamterene.05-0. UV exposure Valganciclovir. (max 20ml). Triamcinolone has no mineral. See sodium valproate. 5mg/kg (adult 20-80mg) dly oral and 2-3mg/kg (adult 100-150mg) noon oral. 40mg/kg (adult 1g) dly oral. See menapthone sodium bisulphite. intrathecal infusion. See desmopressin. Xylometazoline. Vitamin C. Venlafaxine. Voriconazole. then 5mcg/kg/min. 2. Vinorelbine.15ml daily.1% 2-3 drops or sprays 6-12H.2mg/kg (adult 2-5mg) daily 15mg/kg/day 10 days (herpes encephali s). MVI Paediatric. 0. 1 L IV fluid. See cholecalciferol. Xamoterol. D compound (Pentavite. IV over 2hr: 8mg/kg (child Oral: 1-3 mg/kg (adult 80-120mg) 8-12H. See hydroxocobalamin. to 0. Vitamin B12. >12mo: count >2500/mm³. <6yr: 0. malabsorp on: 50-100u (<3yr) local IA. Theatre: HUS: 0. >12yr: 0.5-5u (NOT/kg) IM every 2-4 d. death.05% 2-3 drops or sprays 8- Vincris ne. 0. NOT/kg: 10mg (>7yr) 20-40mg Severe measles: 400. then 0. 1ml/hr Cys c Fibrosis. incr every 24-48hr to max <3yr (NOT/kg): 2.06 units/kg/hr) Vitamin E. Vasopressin. then 12H 7 days. post-bypass): 1u/kg in 50ml 5% dex-hep at 1-3ml/hr (0. Viloxazine. 1u = 1mg. Varivax). 1. GI hge: 6u/kg in 50ml at 1-5ml/hr IV.6mcg/day.1mg/kg (adult 2.000iu (NOT/kg) once. 30mg/m² IV over 10min weekly. Coperol E (NOT/kg): 40u (2 drops) daily oral.000iu (>8kg) oral or IM every 4-6mo. oral.02-0.5ml SC once. >3yr (NOT/kg): 21. oily. >2yr) 200mg (adult <40kg) 400mg (adult > 40 kg) rpt a er 12hr.Drug Doses Varicella vaccine (Varilix. Adult (NOT/kg): 400mg daily oral. See pyridoxine. incr if reqd to max 150mg 12H. IV: put 2-5u in 1L fluid. sepsis. <1. 15min Vorinostat. 300mg on 5 days a week.5ml SC stat. 5ml daily. 15% ointment: apply 8H for up to 16wk.7-5. Adult (NOT/kg): 2. (adult <40kg) 200mg (adult >40kg) 12H. 412 . Xipamide. Prophylaxis: 10mg daily inhaled. 6-12yr: 0. Vitamin B6.2mg/kg (adult 5mg) stat.15ml/day inhaled.2mg/kg (adult 5-10mg) over 10min. may incr to treatment.5 for prophylaxis.5-1. Vindesine. Tab: 1-2/d Vitamin B1. child). then 0.25g/m2 6H oral. D compound (Pentavite. Vasopressin. Zafirlukast. A-beta-lipoproteinaemia: 35-70 u/kg 8H oral. a er start of infsn give diode laser of 689nm may need to decrease to 300mg daily.5-2mcg/kg/min. 8-12H. See thiamine. Live. IV: 0. Vitamin B2. Zicono de. Eye ointment: x5/day un l Warfarin. SC: 2. High risk (NOT/kg): 100.1-0. up to Vitamin K1. Vecuronium. 2-5mg/kg (adult 100-250mg) morning. C. See phytomenadione.5mg/m² IV over 1 min every 1-4wk. Zanamivir.000iu (<8kg).1-0. 0. INR usually 2-2.5ml SC once.4mg) Vitamin A. See alpha-tocopheryl. (adult) 12H oral. Preterm babies.5mg 12H oral. Metabolic disease: 50-150mg 12yr: 0. 3-4mg/m² IV every 7-10 day if wbc Yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril). Cholestasis: 50u/kg daily oral.5mg/m² wkly IV over 1 min. 200.05-0. IM. Oral. 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 12-24H oral.3. 0.000iu 12H oral. 200-400u (>3yr) daily oral. B. and replace urine out Vitamin D2. See ergocalciferol. Versenate.5-10u 6-12H. Verteporfin. Zaleplon.5ml daily. B. >12yr: 0. incr by 0. Amp: IV over 30 min.1mg/kg prn IV. See ascorbic acid. Hypotension (brain Vitamin D3. Increase maintenance by 50% if required. Live.2mcg/kg/min.2mg/kg (adult 5mg) next day providing INR IV infsn: 10mg/kg/day 5-10 d (varicellazoster). 80-150mg/kg (max 4g) dly (given in 1-2 doses). Slow rel: 75mg Vitamins. 6. 6mg/m² over 10min IV. parenteral. 1 vial (3kg to 11yr). C. and 12-24H oral 4-8wk later. Adult (NOT/kg): 37. aqueous. Cys c fibrosis: 1500u daily (<3yr) 5000u daily Zalcitabine. Vidarabine.05% 1 drop or spray Vinblas ne.1mg/kg stat. 12H. daily or >25000u per wk may be teratogenic.015mg/kg (adult 1mg) (3-10yr) 10000u daily (>10yr) oral. lypressin. 10mcg/kg/min occasionally. + adrenaline 0. Boost every 10yr. Usually 0. >10. or at 600mW/cm² for 83sec. put + 10% each hour. Verapamil. See sodium calcium edetate. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg (5-20mg) nocte oral Vitamin A. Yohimbine. 0. 8H oral. incr if reqd in 50u/kg increments. 2-3 for Vigabatrin.45ml/day. then 6mg/kg (child >2yr) 100mg Veregen.4mcg/day by Vitamin A. Beware drug interac ons. Usually 0. 9mo. infant). added to IV fluid: 65% of a vial (<3kg). and Immunolobulin – zoster. See also Herpes zoster vaccine.05-0. MVI-12 (for adult): 5ml in daily oral. ICU: 0. incr if reqd to max 225mg daily. epithelialised. Vitamin K3. Vitamin B group. Adult (NOT/kg): 10mg 12H for 5 days <3yr (NOT/kg): 0. 1-0. Adult (NOT/kg): 600mg 6H oral. adjusted every 4 days to 0. Adult (NOT/kg): 20mg 12H. or 300mg 12H oral. Zotepine.05mg/kg (adult 4mg) IV over 15min. 2mg/kg (adult 100mg) daily oral. 0. 0. or 150mg 8H IV. See abacavir + lamivudine + zidov.5mg/kg 6H IV. Zopiclone. Child: usually 180mg/m² 12H oral. Diarrhoea child (NOT/kg): 10-20mg daily oral. Zileuton. Zinc chloride. Zoledronate.5-5mg oral.4mg/L).3mg/kg (adult 5-15mg) nocte oral. (220mg cap = 50mg Zn = 765umol Zn). incr if reqd a er 2wk to 12H. 0. 40-60umol/d (adult).5mg/ml Zn =38umol/ ml Zn. 0. then 2mg/kg 8H. 1. Zolmitriptan.4mg/kg (adult 5-20mg) nocte oral. max 15mg in 24hr.5-2mg/kg 8H. Zuclopenthixol. 2-4umol/kg/d (<1yr).5mg/kg (adult 25mg) 8H oral. incr if reqd to max 80mg 12H oral. rpt in 2hr if reqd. Deficiency. max twice in 24hr. or 2mg/kg 12H oral to 2wk. Nasal: 5mg spray in each nostril. Zonisamide. repeat in 2hr if reqd. acroderm enteropath: ini ally 3mg/kg (adult 220mg) 8-12H oral. Term: 2mg/kg 6H oral. Zinc sulphate.7-1. Drug Doses Zidovudine (AZT).1-0. 5. then 3mg/kg (adult 150mg) 12h. 1umol/kg/d (child). adjusted to achieve serum zinc 11-22umol/L (0. usually repeated every 4wk.025-0. 413 . Zolpidem. Preterm: 1. Adult (NOT/kg): usually 200mg 8H oral. rarely up to 6mg/kg (adult 300mg) 12H.3mg/ml = 2.0mg/kg (adult 20-150mg) daily oral. Adult (NOT/kg): 2.4-3. 120 mg/m² 6H IV. Level 10-20mg/l. or 20mg/m²/hr IV (range 90-180 mg/m² 6-8H IV). then 4mg/kg (adult 200mg) 12H. 0. Serum zinc 11-22 umol/l.5mg/kg 12H IV. Ziprasidone.