<p>Intravenous:</p>

<p>Facilitate endotracheal intubation, Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adult:</strong>&nbsp;Initially, 50-100 mcg/kg by inj, may reduce to 20-60 mcg/kg if given after suxamethonium. Maintenance: 10-20 mcg/kg.</li>
	<li><strong>Child:</strong>&nbsp;0-30 days Initially, 30-40 mcg/kg. Maintenance: 10-20 mcg/kg; &gt;1 mth Same as adult dose.</li>
</ul>

<p>Facilitate mechanical ventilation in intensive care:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adult:</strong>&nbsp;60 mcg/kg every 1-1.5 hr or less frequently.</li>
</ul>