Posology : מינונים

4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology

Adults and adolescents
Ephedrine must be administered at the lowest effective dose over the shortest possible period of time.
Adjust the dosage of Ephedrine HCl Sterop 50mg/1ml on case-by-case basis depending on the cardiovascular and hemodynamic parameters. The following dosage is provided for guidance purposes only.

Adults:
5-25mg I.V., administered slowly.
It is recommended that Ephedrine HCl Sterop 50mg/1ml be administered in divided doses of 5- 10mg until the blood pressure normalizes.
Maximum daily dose - 150 mg/24h.

Ephedrine HCl Sterop 50mg/1ml can also be administered S.C. or I.M. The dose is 25-50mg (range 10-50mg). If necessary, a second dose of 50mg may be administered I.M., or 10-25mg administered I.V.

Children:
The recommended pediatric dose is 3mg/kg per day (750 micrograms/kg per dose) or 100mg/m² per day (25mg/m2 per dose) in 4-6 doses per day, administered S.C. or I.V.
The bolus I.V. dose for hypotension is 0.1-0.3 mg/kg.
When administered intravenously, the injection should be given slowly.

Elderly patients
As for adults, starting from 5mg boluses.
Method of administration
Ephedrine must be used solely by or under the supervision of the anesthetist.