The loading dose of aminophylline is :: (A) 50–75 mg/kg, (B) 0.5–1 mg/kg, (C) 2–3.5 mg/kg, (D) 5–6 mg/kg
Answer is D. Aminophylline is administered in a dose of 5-7 mg/kg slow intravenous infusion. In children, the dose required is 7.5 mg/kg.