<p>Intravenous Hypertensive crisis:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adult</strong>: For patients not receiving any antihypertensives, initially 0.3-1.5 mcg/kg/ min, adjust gradually according to response. Usual range 0.5-6 mcg/kg/min. Lower doses should be used in patients receiving antihypertensives. Max rate: 8 mcg/kg/min, discontinue infusion if there is no response after 10 min. May continue for a few hr if there is response. Introduce oral antihypertensive as soon as possible.</li>
	<li><strong>Child</strong>: Initially, 250-500 nanograms/kg/min, rate may be repeatedly doubled at intervals of 15-20 min until the desired effect is achieved or treatment is judged ineffective. Max rate: 6 mcg/kg/min.</li>
	<li><strong>Elderly</strong>: Lower doses may be required.</li>
</ul>

<p>Induction of hypotension during anaesthesia :</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adult</strong>: Recommended max dose: 1.5 mcg/kg/min.</li>
</ul>

<p>Heart failure:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adult</strong>: Intially 10-15 mcg/min, may increase by 10-15 mcg/min every 5-10 min according to response; usual range 10-200 mcg/min. Max: 280 mcg/min.</li>
</ul>