Octreotide — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Octreotide in children. Category: Endocrine.
| Dose | 1 mcg/kg dose then infusion ~1 mcg/kg/hr (hyperinsulinism, variceal bleed) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 1 mcg/kg |
| Route | SC/IV |
Clinical notes
Monitor glucose; can suppress GH/TSH/glucagon.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines