Dexamethasone (Decadron) Respiratory Medication

Question 1

Classification:

Answer 1

• Corticosteroid

Question 2

Action:

Answer 2

• Reduces inflammation by multiple mechanisms

Question 3

Indications:

Answer 3

• Asthma
• Airway edema
• Acute mountain sickness
• Cerebral edema

Question 4

Adverse Effects:

Answer 4

• Depression
• Euphoria
• Headache
  -Restlessness
• HTN
• Bradycardia
• Nausea/vomiting
• Swelling
• Diarrhea
• Weakness
• Fluid retention
• Parasthesias

Question 5

Contraindications:

Answer 5

• Fungal infection
• Known sensitivity (Including sulfites)
• Use w/ caution in active infections, renal disease, penetrating spinal cord injury

Question 6

Dosage:

Answer 6

• Numerous dosing options for wide variety of adult and pediatric indications, including asthma