Lanoxin tablet/pediatric indications and dosage

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Heart failure

Loading dose:

5-10 years old

20-45 mcg/kg Administer half the total loading dose initially,

then ¼ the loading dose every 6 to 8 hours twice.

>10 year old 10-15 mcg/kg Administer half the total loading dose initially, then ¼ the loading dose every 6 to 8 hours twice.

Maintenence dose:

Less than 10 years old 3.2-6.4 mcg/kg/dose twice a day.

More than 10 years 3.4-5.1 mcg/kg/day

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