Dosing Guidlines for Children

Drug Detail for Pediatric Drugs


Propranolol

Antihypertensive and Cardiovascular Agents

Antihypertensive Drugs

Beta-Blockers


Metabolism/Excretion
Extensive liver metabolism; undergoes first-pass effect
Plasma Protein Binding %
60-90
Dose for Normal Renal Function
Oral: 0.5-4 mg/kg/day q6-8h, max 16 mg/kg/day; IV: 0.01-0.1 mg/kg dose, up to 1 mg for infants, 3 mg for children
Adjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 30-50
100%
Adjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 10-29
100%
AdAdjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 <10
100%
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: IHD
IHD: 100%
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: PD
PD: 100%
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: CRRT
CRRT: 100%, not dialyzable, [D]
References
Toxicity Notes