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Amiodarone
💊 Used for: Ventricular tachycardia, fibrillation, arrhythmias
Formulation
Tablet
200mg tablets
Dose Range
10–20 mg/kg
Max Daily
20 mg/kg
Frequency
Twice daily initially, then once daily
Max Single
1000 mg
Route: Oral/IV
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 200mg tablets
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 50–100 mg | 0.3–0.5 ml | ≤ 100 mg |
| 6 kg | 60–120 mg | 0.3–0.6 ml | ≤ 120 mg |
| 7 kg | 70–140 mg | 0.3–0.7 ml | ≤ 140 mg |
| 8 kg | 80–160 mg | 0.4–0.8 ml | ≤ 160 mg |
| 9 kg | 90–180 mg | 0.5–0.9 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 10 kg | 100–200 mg | 0.5–1.0 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 12 kg | 120–240 mg | 0.6–1.2 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 15 kg | 150–300 mg | 0.8–1.5 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
| 18 kg | 180–360 mg | 0.9–1.8 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 20 kg | 200–400 mg | 1.0–2.0 ml | ≤ 400 mg |
| 25 kg | 250–500 mg | 1.3–2.5 ml | ≤ 500 mg |
| 30 kg | 300–600 mg | 1.5–3.0 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Multiple serious adverse effects
- •Monitor thyroid, liver, lung function
- •IV only in hospital
Possible Side Effects
- •Thyroid dysfunction
- •Pulmonary fibrosis
- •Hepatotoxicity
- •QT prolongation
- •Corneal deposits
- •Photosensitivity
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