METHLPREDNISOLONE (SOLUMEDROL)

Question 1

contraindications

Answer 1

premature infants, systemic fungal infections, use with caution in GI bleeds

Question 2

adult dose

Answer 2

spinal cord injury - 30 mg/kg IV over 30 min followed by 5.4 mg/kg/hr.
asthma/COPD/anaphylaxis - 1-2 mg/kg IV

Question 3

pediatric dose

Answer 3

spinal trauma same as adult and for status asthmaticus/anaphylaxis 2mg/kg/dose with max of 60 mg.