Clonidine dosing
Sedatives · 100 mcg/mL · IV / PO / Neuraxial
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 1 mcg/kg | 70 mcg |
| standard | 2 mcg/kg | 140 mcg |
| high | 3 mcg/kg | 210 mcg |
Alpha-2 agonist. IV/PO: 1-3 mcg/kg for anxiolysis, sedation, opioid-sparing. Epidural adjunct: 50-150 mcg. Caudal adjunct: 1-2 mcg/kg. Causes bradycardia and hypotension.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · Neuraxial adjunct meta-analyses; anxiolysis data
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Vigil computes Clonidine 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.