The safe dose range of digoxin for preterm neonates is 15–25 mcg/kg IV. What would the safe dosage range be for a neonate who weighs 2 kg?
ANSWER.
* Calculation of safe dosage range for neonates who weighs 2 kg.
Safe dosage range for neonates = 15 -25 mcg/kg.
Here
Weight of the neonate = 2 kg.
So
Safe dosage for a neonate weighs 2 kg = 15 *2 - 25 * 2
= 30mcg - 50mcg.
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