Nestritide (Natrecor):

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

 

LOADING DOSE

   
2 mcg/kg

Give slowly IV over 1 minute.  No need to look for a vial, just pull it out of the infusion bottle...

 

INFUSION DOSING

   

Calculator please...  This IS the infusion rate, don't titrate!  Mixture's only good for 24 hours ("you back tonight?").

0.01 mcg/kg/min

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