Dantrolene dosing
Miscellaneous · 20 mg vial (reconstitute with 60 mL sterile water) · IV Push
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 2.5 mg/kg | 175 mg |
| standard | 2.5 mg/kg | 175 mg |
| high | 10 mg/kg | 700 mg |
MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA: 2.5 mg/kg IV bolus, repeat q5 min until symptoms resolve, up to 10 mg/kg total. Continue 1 mg/kg q4-6h for 24-48 hr. Difficult to reconstitute — assign helper.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · MHAUS guidelines; definitive MH treatment
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Vigil computes Dantrolene 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.