PediRounds

Amiodarone — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Amiodarone in children. Category: Resuscitation.

Dose5 mg/kg (shockable arrest); over 20–60 min if perfusing
Per kg5 mg/kg
Maximum300 mg
RouteIV/IO
Frequencybolus

Clinical notes

Max 300 mg/bolus. May repeat to 15 mg/kg/day.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines