Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate (Solumedrol)

Question 1

Pharmacology and Action

Answer 1

• Potent synthetic steroid that inhibits many substances that cause inflammation.

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

• Acute bronchospastic disease (COPD/Asthma)
• Adrenal Insufficiency

Question 3

Absolute Contraindications

Answer 3

• TBI
• Allergy

Question 4

Administration

Answer 4

-IV/IO/IM
- Onset 1-6hrs
- Peak 8hrs
- Duration 18-36hrs
- Dose 2mg/kg Max 125mg