Dexamethasone (Steroid Dose) dosing
Steroids · 4 mg/mL · IV Push
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.1 mg/kg | 7 mg |
| standard | 0.15 mg/kg | 10.5 mg |
| high | 0.2 mg/kg | 14 mg |
Airway edema: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg (max 10 mg). Cerebral edema: 10 mg IV load, then 4 mg q6h. 25x potency of hydrocortisone. No mineralocorticoid activity. Onset 1-2 hr.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · Airway edema and neurosurgical steroid protocols
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