Methylprednisolone Flashcards
1
Q
Methylprednisolone trade name
A
Solu-Medrol
2
Q
Methylprednisolone class
A
Hormone (analog of corticosteroid)
3
Q
Methylprednisolone action
A
Anti-inflammatory, suppresses immune response
4
Q
Methylprednisolone indication
A
Asthma, COPD, anaphylaxis
5
Q
Methylprednisolone dose/route
A
125 mg IV IO over 2 min
Ped - 2mg/kg IV IO max 125mg
6
Q
Methylprednisolone contraindication
A
Active GI bleed
7
Q
Methylprednisolone side effects
A
GI bleed, BGL increase
8
Q
Methylprednisolone other
A
Effects typically not seen in EMS
