Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Induction And Maintenance Of Anaesthesia For Short Procedures: 

By IM Inj: 

• Adult: Initially 6.5-13 Mg/kg, Adjusted According To Response, A Dose Of 10 Mg/kg Usually Produces 12-25 Minutes Of Surgical Anaesthesia 
• Children: 3-7 Mg/kg, Adjusted According To Response 

By IV Inj: 

• Adult: Initially 1-4.5 Mg/kg, Adjusted According To Response, To Be Administered Over At Least 60 Seconds, A Dose Of 2 Mg/kg Usually Produces 5-10 Minutes Of Surgical Anaesthesia 
• Children: Use Smaller Doses (0.5-1 Mg/kg) For Sedation For Minor Procedures; Usual Induction Dosage: 1-2 Mg/kg. 

Diagnostic Manoeuvres And Procedures Not Involving Intense Pain: 

By IM Inj: 

• Adult: Initially 4 Mg/kg 

Induction And Maintenance Of Anaesthesia For Long Procedures: 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: Initially 0.5-2 Mg/kg, Using An Infusion Solution Containing 1 Mg/ml; Maintenance 10-45 Mcg/kg/minute, Adjusted According To Response 
• Children: Sedation: 5-20 Mcg/kg/min; Start At Lower Dosage Listed & Titrate To Effect,

Content

Pregnancy

Caution; May Depress Neonatal Respiration If Used During Delivery

Stability

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Lactation

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