ICU Drug Dosing Reference

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Key points

Sedatives: propofol risks PRIS/TG, dexmedetomidine bradycardia, midazolam tachyphylaxis; analgesia first.
Among vasoactives (noradrenaline, vasopressin, adrenaline, dobutamine), follow protocols for concentrations and targets.
Renally adjust antibiotics, check levels for vancomycin and aminoglycosides, and de-escalate at 48–72 h.
Keep anticoagulation reversal agents ready and follow electrolyte repletion protocols for K/Mg/PO₄.
Vasopressin dosing is 0.01–0.04 U/min; hydrocortisone in septic shock is 50 mg IV q6h (200 mg/day).

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