Pediatric Drug Dosing Guidelines

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naloxone

The duration of action of some opioids may exceed that of naloxone, therefore repeat doses may be required. Monitor patient closely.


Go to Pediatric Parenteral Administration Information for naloxone

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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Antidote

Go to Atlantic Canada Poison Centre Antidote Kit for information on antidote dosing

Partial reversal
*See "Comments" for additional info regarding route of administration options

See example of partial reversal dosing in IWKMETH "Methadone for PAIN"
0.001 mg/kg/dose IV every 2-3 minutes as needed

Full reversal
*See "Comments" for additional info regarding route of administration options

See example of full reversal dosing in IWKMOCO "Morphine Continuous Infusion MSNU, PMU, 6Link"
0.01 mg/kg/dose IV every 2-3 minutes as needed

Opioid Induced Pruritus
IV Continuous
Ordered as: ____microgram/kg/hour

Loading dose
None

Initial Dosing
0.25 microgram/kg/hour 

Suggested Titration
0.25 microgram/kg/hour 

Usual Range
0.25-0.5 microgram/kg/hour 

Maximum
0.5 microgram/kg/hour.   Must consult APS if exceeding this dose. 

Go to clinical order set IWK ANAPS Acute Pain Service- Anesthesia Analgesic, Antiemetic, Antipruritic

Comments

*If IV route not available, may administer same dose subcutaneous, intramuscular.  Consideration of maximum volumes/injection via each route may need to be considered.


Go to Neonatal Drug Dosing Guideline for naloxone

Supplied
Injection: 0.4 mg/mL

For more detailed information, go to Micromedex

Created on July 03, 2019 11:45 AM
Updated on January 06, 2023 11:59 AM

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