Pediatric Doses

Weight-based dosing references for the pediatric patient.

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Midazolam Pediatric Dose — Status Epilepticus
Midazolam pediatric dose for status epilepticus: 0.1–0.3 mg/kg IM when IV access is unavailable, with a maximum single dose of 10 mg.
Milrinone Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusions
Milrinone pediatric dose for cardiovascular support: optional 25–50 mcg/kg load over 30–60 min, then 0.25–1 mcg/kg/min infusion.
Morphine Pediatric Dose — Analgesia
Morphine pediatric dose for analgesia: 0.05–0.1 mg/kg IV q2–4h PRN or 0.2–0.5 mg/kg PO q4–6h; caution in renal failure.

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Naloxone Pediatric Dose — Opioid Reversal & Toxicology
Evidence-based naloxone pediatric dose guide covering respiratory depression and rapid opioid reversal, with per-kg dosing, worked examples, and monitoring pearls.
Nicardipine Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusions
Nicardipine pediatric dose for hypertensive emergencies: 0.25–5 mcg/kg/min IV infusion with CVL administration preferred to minimize volume.
Nifedipine Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Hypertension
Nifedipine pediatric dose for hypertension: 0.25–0.5 mg/kg/dose PO or NG/ND every 4–6 hours PRN, max 10 mg per dose.
Nitroglycerin Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusions
Learn the nitroglycerin pediatric dose for cardiovascular infusions, including weight-based dosing for children and fixed adult dosing for patients ≥40 kg.
Nitroprusside Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusions
Nitroprusside pediatric dose: 0.5–5 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion for hypertensive emergencies and afterload reduction in children.
Norepinephrine Pediatric Dose — Vasopressor Infusion
Norepinephrine pediatric dose for vasopressor support: 0.05–2 mcg/kg/min IV/IO infusion, titrated to hemodynamic response in shock.

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Omeprazole Pediatric Dose — Gastrointestinal (GERD/Acid Suppression)
Omeprazole pediatric dose for acid suppression in children under 10 kg: 0.5–1 mg/kg/dose PO daily or every 12 hours per CHKD protocol.
Ondansetron Pediatric Dose — Antiemetic for Nausea & Vomiting
Ondansetron pediatric dose is 0.15 mg/kg IV or PO every 8 hours PRN, with a maximum single dose of 8 mg, for nausea and vomiting.
Oseltamivir Pediatric Dose — Influenza Treatment
Oseltamivir pediatric dose by age and weight for influenza treatment: dosing guide for neonates through adolescents, with oral solution concentrations.
Oxacillin Pediatric Dose — Bacterial Infections
Learn the oxacillin pediatric dose: 50 mg/kg/dose IV every 6 hours for serious methicillin-sensitive staphylococcal infections in children.
Oxcarbazepine Pediatric Dose — Anticonvulsant
Oxcarbazepine pediatric dose: 4–5 mg/kg/dose PO every 12 hours as an initial starting dose for seizure management in children.
Oxycodone Pediatric Dose — Pain Management
Review oxycodone pediatric dose guidelines for acute and chronic pain, including per-kg dosing for immediate-release oral formulations in children.

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Pancuronium Pediatric Dose — Neuromuscular Blockade
Pancuronium pediatric dose for neuromuscular blockade: 0.1 mg/kg IV, lasting 30–60 minutes; avoid in renal failure.
Penicillin Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Reference
Review the penicillin pediatric dose: 250,000–400,000 units/kg/day IV divided every 6 hours, with adult dosing and clinical context for practitioners.
Pentobarbital Pediatric Dose — Sedation
Review the pentobarbital pediatric dose for sedation: 2–3 mg/kg IV/IM per dose, with a maximum of 100 mg per dose and key administration pearls.
Phenobarbital Pediatric Dose — Anticonvulsant
Evidence-based phenobarbital pediatric dose guide covering IV loading and maintenance dosing for seizure management in neonates and children.
Phenytoin Pediatric Dose — Anticonvulsant
Evidence-based phenytoin pediatric dose guide covering IV loading and maintenance dosing for seizure management in neonates, infants, and children.
Piperacillin-Tazobactam Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobials
Piperacillin-tazobactam pediatric dose: 80 mg/kg/dose IV every 8 hours for broad-spectrum coverage of serious bacterial infections in children.
Potassium Chloride Pediatric Dose — Electrolyte Replacement
Review potassium chloride pediatric dose guidelines for IV and oral replacement, including monitoring requirements and dosing limits for hypokalemia management.
Potassium Phosphate Pediatric Dose — Electrolyte Replacement
Review the potassium phosphate pediatric dose for IV phosphate replacement: 0.2–0.4 mmol/kg per dose infused over 4–8 hours, max 15 mmol/dose.
Prednisone & Prednisolone Pediatric Dose — Asthma
Prednisone/prednisolone pediatric dose for asthma: 1–2 mg/kg/day PO divided every 12–24 hrs, max 60 mg/day. Evidence-based reference for clinicians.
Prednisone & Prednisolone Pediatric Dose — Steroids
Prednisone/prednisolone pediatric dose: 1–2 mg/kg/day PO divided every 12–24 hours, with a usual adult maximum of 60 mg/day.
Propranolol Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Indications
Reference guide for propranolol pediatric dose covering oral and IV routes for cardiovascular indications, with per-kg calculations and key clinical pearls.
Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia Pediatric Dose — Defibrillation
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia pediatric dose: 2–4 J/kg unsynchronized defibrillation per PALS guidelines for shockable cardiac arrest rhythms.

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Racemic Epinephrine Pediatric Dose — Respiratory
Racemic epinephrine pediatric dose for croup and upper airway obstruction: nebulized 2.25% solution dosed by age/size in children.
Ranitidine Pediatric Dose — Gastrointestinal Indications
Review the ranitidine pediatric dose for GI indications: 4–10 mg/kg/day PO divided every 8–12 hours, with adult dosing reference and clinical guidance.
Rifampin Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Reference
Rifampin pediatric dose: 10 mg/kg IV/PO every 12 hours for children, with an adult cap of 300 mg per dose. Full dosing and administration guide.