Route/Dosage

• IM, SC (Adults): 5–10 units 2–4 times daily.

• IM, SC (Children): 2.5–10 units 2–4 times daily.

• IV (Adults):
Pulseless VT/VF, asystole, or PEA (ACLS guidelines)—40 units as a single dose (unlabeled).
Septic shock-0.04 units/min infusion.

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