Amiodarone — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Amiodarone in children. Category: Resuscitation.
| Dose | 5 mg/kg (shockable arrest); over 20–60 min if perfusing |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 5 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 300 mg |
| Route | IV/IO |
| Frequency | bolus |
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