dexamethasone (decadron) Flashcards
1
Q
What is dexamethasone ?
A
steroid hormone ( corticosteroid)
found in almost every cell, related to glucose metabolism (adrenal glucocorticoid)
2
Q
Mechanism of action for dexamethasone?
A
surpasses immune system
3
Q
Why would you give dexamethasone?
A
bronchospasm cops/asthma allergic reaction croup spinal cord injury elevated ICP
4
Q
Why not give the patient decadron?
A
hypersensitivity
sepsis
5
Q
Side effects of the decadron?
A
headache restlessness euphoria htn ulcer formation vomiting immunosuppression fluid retention
6
Q
What if I mix with other drugs?
A
do not give with calcium
7
Q
Dose of decadron ?
A
A- 10-100mg IV/IO/IM
P- 0.25 -1mg/kg
8
Q
pregnancy category?
A
C weigh benefit vs reward
9
Q
Note
A
reduces inflammation, thus a patient may not present with signs of sepsis/ infection
