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Amiodarone Dosing Calculator

Amiodarone dosage calculation for arrhythmias

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Clinical Purpose

Management of ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation

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Range: 1 - 200 kg
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📚 Special Notes

  • Mandatory continuous ECG monitoring
  • Watch for hypotension and bradycardia
  • 📋 PEDIATRIC SCHEME VF/VT REFRACTORY (AHA PALS):
  • • 1st dose: 5 mg/kg IV AFTER 3rd shock (max 300 mg)
  • • 2nd dose: 5 mg/kg IV AFTER 5th shock (max 150 mg additional)
  • • Max 3 total doses during arrest
  • 💉 PREPARATION: Dilute in 5% glucose (incompatible with saline)
  • ⏱️ ADMINISTRATION: Rapid bolus in arrest; 20-60 min infusion if arrhythmia with pulse