Deferoxamine — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Deferoxamine in children. Category: Other.
| Dose | 15 mg/kg/hr IV (iron poisoning); max ~80 mg/kg/day |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 15 mg/kg |
| Route | IV |
Clinical notes
Value shown is the hourly rate. Hypotension if infused rapidly; urine may turn vin-rose.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines