Group 2 - Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol) Flashcards

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Drug Class?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Drug Class:

  • Steroid
  • Anti-inflammatory
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Mechanism of Action (MOA)?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Mechanism of Action (MOA):

  • Stabilizes cellular and intracelluar membranes
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Indications?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Indications:

  • Reactive airway disease (emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma)
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Burns involving the airway
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Contraindications?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Contraindications:

  • Preterm infants
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Adverse Reactions?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Adverse Reactions:

  • None
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Adult Dose?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Adult Dose:

  • 125 mg slow IV bolus
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Pediatric Dose?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Pediatric Dose:

  • 2 - 4 mg/kg slow IV bolus
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Onset?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Onset:

  • 1 - 6 hours
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Peak Effects?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Peak Effects:

  • 8 hours
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Duration of Action?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Duration of Action:

  • 18 - 36 hours
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply?

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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solu-Medrol)

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply:

  • 250 mg
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