Dexamethasone (Nerve Block Adjunct) dosing
Local Anesthetics · 4 mg/mL · Perineural
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.05 mg/kg | 3.5 mg |
| standard | 0.1 mg/kg | 7 mg |
| high | 0.1 mg/kg | 7 mg |
Perineural adjunct: 4-8 mg added to local anesthetic. Prolongs block duration by 6-8 hr. IV dexamethasone may provide similar prolongation per DEXAPRO study.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · Pehora meta-analysis; DEXAPRO trial
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Vigil computes Dexamethasone (Nerve Block Adjunct) 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.
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