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A child of 6 months with nephrotic syndrome, how much of enalapril and spironolactone can she take? Because our pediatrician prescribed enalapril 2.5mg bd * 3/12, spironolactone 12.5mg bd * 3/12, and disprin 1/8 od * 3/12
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The dose of all medications depends on the weight of the child.
Enalapril is given in the dose of 0.2mg/kg/day. Spironolactone is given in the dose of 3-6mg/kg/day and Aspirin in the dose of 3-5mg/kg/day (It is given in high doses such as 100mg/kg/day in few inflammatory conditions)
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