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adenosine

Route/Dosage

IV (Adults and Children >50 kg): Antiarrhythmic—6 mg by rapid IV bolus; if no results, repeat 1–2 min later as 12-mg rapid bolus. This dose may be repeated (single dose not to exceed 12 mg). Diagnostic use—140 mcg/kg/min for 6 min (0.84 mg/kg total)..

IV (Children <50 kg): Antiarrhythmic—0.05–0.1 mg/kg as a rapid bolus, may repeat in 1–2 min; if response is inadequate, may increase by 0.05–0.1 mg/kg until sinus rhythm is established or maximum dose of 0.3 mg/kg is used..

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