DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
NITRAZEPAM (Paeds)
(Mogadon)

Mechanism of action:

Benzodiazepine



Ref: 44, 103



Last update: 2019-07-14
tablet: 5 mg
suspension (BCCH): 1 mg/mL
Seizures:
Children up to 30 kg: 0.1-0.4 mg/kg/dose PO BID (Max 0.8 mg/kg/24 hr)
Begin therapy at low dose, gradually increase to effect/tolerance.

Higher doses may cause excessive drowsiness, ataxia, and increased drooling.


Standard Prescription:

nitrazepam__mg PO__(frequency) (__mg/kg/24hr)