Table 1 Summary of weight-based categories for commencement for study infusion rate (concentration study drug 4 mg/mL)
Weight Category (kg) | Bolus loading dose | Start infusion dose | Start infusion dose (mg/hr) | Start infusion rate (mL/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
≤50 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 2.5 | 0.6 |
55 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 2.8 | 0.7 |
60 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 3.0 | 0.8 |
65 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 3.3 | 0.8 |
70 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 3.5 | 0.9 |
75 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 3.8 | 0.9 |
80 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 4.0 | 1.0 |
85 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 4.3 | 1.1 |
90 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 4.5 | 1.1 |
≥95 | 0.4 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg/hr | 4.8 | 1.2 |