Hydrocortisone Flashcards
1
Q
Hydrocortisone- Indications
A
Asthma
COPD
Anaphylaxis
Adrenal Crisis
2
Q
Hydrocortisone- Contraindications
A
Allergy
Active peptic ulcer disease
3
Q
Hydrocortisone- Adverse Effects
A
NIL
4
Q
Asthma/Anaphylaxis/COPD Dose-Adult
A
IM/IV- 100mg bolus. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 100mg.
5
Q
Asthma/Anaphylaxis/COPD Dose- Paed
A
IM/IV/IO- 4mg/kg bolus. Max Bolus 100mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 4mg/kg upto 100mg.
6
Q
Adrenal Crisis- Adult
A
IM/IV- 100mg bolus. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 100mg.
7
Q
Adrenal Crisis- Paed
A
IM/IV/IO- 4mg/kg bolus. Max Bolus 100mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 4mg/kg upto 100mg.
