Caffeine citrate — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Caffeine citrate in children. Category: Respiratory.
| Dose | 20 mg/kg load then 5–10 mg/kg daily |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 20 mg/kg |
| Route | IV/PO |
| Frequency | load |
Clinical notes
Neonatal apnoea of prematurity.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines