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Edrophonium chloride
💊 Used for: Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis; reversal of non-depolarising neuromuscular blockade
Formulation
Tablet
Standard tablet
Dose Range
0.04–0.2 mg/kg
Max Daily
0.2 mg/kg
Frequency
As directed
Max Single
5 mg
Route: IV, IM
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: Standard tablet
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 0–1 mg | 0.2–1.0 ml | ≤ 1 mg |
| 6 kg | 0–1 mg | 0.2–1.2 ml | ≤ 1 mg |
| 7 kg | 0–1 mg | 0.3–1.4 ml | ≤ 1 mg |
| 8 kg | 0–2 mg | 0.3–1.6 ml | ≤ 2 mg |
| 9 kg | 0–2 mg | 0.4–1.8 ml | ≤ 2 mg |
| 10 kg | 0–2 mg | 0.4–2.0 ml | ≤ 2 mg |
| 12 kg | 0–2 mg | 0.5–2.4 ml | ≤ 2 mg |
| 15 kg | 1–3 mg | 0.6–3.0 ml | ≤ 3 mg |
| 18 kg | 1–4 mg | 0.7–3.6 ml | ≤ 4 mg |
| 20 kg | 1–4 mg | 0.8–4.0 ml | ≤ 4 mg |
| 25 kg | 1–5 mg | 1.0–5.0 ml | ≤ 5 mg |
| 30 kg | 1–6 mg | 1.2–6.0 ml | ≤ 6 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Keep atropine ready; may precipitate cholinergic crisis, arrhythmia, bronchospasm; contraindicated in GI/GU obstruction
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