Methyprednisolone
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Trade – Solu Medrol Class – Corticosteroid MOA – Reduces inflammation by multiple mechanisms Indications – Anaphylaxis, Asthma, COPD Contraindications – Cushing Syndrome, Fungal infection, HTN, seizures, CHF, Penetrating spinal cord injuries, Renal disease Side effects – depression, euphoria, headache, restlessness, HTN, Bradycardia, nausea/vomiting, swelling, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, paresthesia Dosage: Asthma and COPD Adult: 40-80mg/day IV Pedi: 1mg/kg (up to 60) IV/IO per day Anaphylactic Shock Adult: 0.5 – 1mg/kg IV Pedi: SAA
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Trade – Solu MedrolClass – CorticosteroidMOA – Reduces inflammation by multiple mechanismsIndications – Anaphylaxis, Asthma, COPDContraindications – Cushing Syndrome, Fungal infection, HTN, seizures, CHF, Penetrating spinal cord injuries, Renal diseaseSide effects – depression, euphoria, headache, restlessness, HTN, Bradycardia, nausea/vomiting, swelling, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, paresthesiaDosage:Asthma and COPD Adult: 40-80mg/day IV Pedi: 1mg/kg (up to 60) IV/IO per day An...
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