NITRAZEPAM
(Mogadon)Standard Prescription
nitrazepam__mg PO__(frequency) (__mg/kg/24hr)
Dosages
Seizures:
Children up to 30 kg: 0.1-0.4 mg/kg/dose PO BID (Max 0.8 mg/kg/24 hr)
Children up to 30 kg: 0.1-0.4 mg/kg/dose PO BID (Max 0.8 mg/kg/24 hr)
Mechanism of Action
Benzodiazepine
Forms Supplied
tablet: 5 mg
suspension (BCCH): 1 mg/mL
suspension (BCCH): 1 mg/mL
Comments
Begin therapy at low dose, gradually increase to effect/tolerance.
Higher doses may cause excessive drowsiness, ataxia, and increased drooling.
Higher doses may cause excessive drowsiness, ataxia, and increased drooling.
References
44, 103
Last Edited
2019-07-14 05:51:16