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Table 58-6

Dose (IV)Dosing IntervalMaximum Dose
Epinephrine1 mg3–5 minNone
3–7 mg* 3–5 min
Vasopressin40 UMay replace first or second dose of epinephrine
Amiodarone300 mgRepeat 150 mg in 5 min2 g
Lidocaine1.0–1.5 mg/kgRepeat 0.5–0.75 mg/kg in 5 min3 mg/kg
Sodium bicarbonate1 mEq/kgAs neededCheck pH

*Consider if there is no response to lower doses of epinephrine.

IV = intravenous.