Chloroprocaine dosing
Local Anesthetics · 2-3% (20-30 mg/mL) · Epidural / Infiltration
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 8 mg/kg | 560 mg |
| standard | 11 mg/kg | 770 mg |
| high | 14 mg/kg | 980 mg |
Ester type. Rapid onset, short duration. Max with epi: 14 mg/kg.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Onset, duration & pearls
Onset1-3 min
Duration30-60 min
Side effects: Allergic reactions (PABA metabolite), Back pain (epidural).
- Ester type — rapid hydrolysis by plasma cholinesterase
- Safest LA for epidural top-up (short systemic half-life)
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Get the exact dose for your patient
Vigil computes Chloroprocaine for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.