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Ziconotide Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 9, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 100 mcg/mL; 25 mcg/mL

Usual Adult Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Pain

Initial dose: 0.1 mcg/hr (2.4 mcg/day) via intrathecal device

Maximum dose: 19.2 mcg/day (0.8 mcg/hr)

Comments:

Use: For the management of severe chronic pain in adult patients for whom intrathecal therapy is warranted, and who are intolerant of, or refractory to other treatment, such as systemic analgesics, adjunctive therapies, or intrathecal morphine.

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Liver Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Precautions

US BOXED WARNINGS: NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ADVERSE REACTIONS:


CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

Reconstitution/preparation techniques:

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Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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