Dexamethasone Flashcards by Cody Frenette | Brainscape

Q

List the indications for dexamethasone?

A

Anaphylaxis

Bronchospasm (Asthma, COPD)

Croup

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Adult dosing for dexamethasone?

A

Adult: 4 - 20 mg IVP/IM/PO

-with the average dose is 8-10mg IVP/IM/PO.

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List the contraindications for dexamethasone?

A

systemic fungal infections

live virus vaccines

hypersensitivity to the drug and any component

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Pediatric dose for dexamethasone?

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Pediatric: 0.5-1.0mg/kg

-max 8mg IV/IM/PO

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