PediRounds

Milrinone — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Milrinone in children. Category: Infusion.

Dose0.25–0.75 mcg/kg/min (±load 50 mcg/kg)
Per kg0.25–0.75 mcg/kg/min/kg
RouteIV

Clinical notes

Inodilator; accumulates in renal impairment.

Sources

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