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cloNIDine Dose Adjustment in Renal Impairment

Adjunct Treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

1 microgram/kg/dose PO every 3 to 6 hours . Wean as per guidelines below.

Withdrawal Management for Opioids and Sedatives

1-2 microgram/kg/dose PO every 6 hours until opioid is stopped. Then wean as per guidelines below.
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Weaning Guidelines

  • Decrease dose to 1 microgram/kg/dose, then as tolerated decrease frequency to:
    • every 8 to 12 hours for 24 hours, then as tolerated decrease frequency to:
    • every 24 hours for 24 hours, then discontinue.
  • Monitor blood pressure every 12 hours
Go to Pediatric Drug Dosing Guideline for cloNIDine
Supplied
Suspension: 10 micrograms/mL IWK Compounded
Tablet: 100 microgram(s), 25 microgram(s)
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Created on June 12, 2019 10:14 AM
Updated on June 12, 2025 02:35 PM

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