Intratracheal Rescue treatment 100-200 mg/kg (1.25-2.5 mL/kg) single dose. Additional doses of 100 mg/kg each 1 at about 12 hrly intervals for infants still requiring assisted ventilation & supplementary oxygen. Max total dose: 300-400 mg/kg. Prophylaxis 100-200 mg/kg (1.25-2.5 mL/kg) single dose w/in 15 min after birth. Further doses of 100 mg/kg can be given 6-12 hr after the 1st dose, then at 12 hrly intervals if necessary. Max total dose: 300-400 mg/kg.
Stabilise the baby's general condition. Correction of acidosis, hypotension, anaemia, hypoglycaemia & hypothermia is recommended. Babies born following very prolonged rupture of the membranes (>3 wk) may not show optimal response. Administration to premature infants w/ renal or hepatic impairment has not been studied.
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