Methylprednisolone / Solu-Medrol Drug Card Flashcards
1
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Generic name
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Methylprednisolone
2
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Brand Name
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Soul- Medrol
3
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Class of solu-medrol
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Steroid
4
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Action of solu-medrol
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- Anti-Inflammatory
- Suppresses immune response (especially in allergic reactions)
5
Q
Indications of Solu-Medrol
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- Severe anaphylaxis
- Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Contraindications for Solu-Medrol
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None in the emergency setting
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Precautions of Solu-Medrol
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- Must be reconstituted and used promptly
- Onset of action may be 2-6 hours, and thus the medication should not be expected to be of use in the critical first hour following an anaphylactic reaction.
8
Q
Side Effects of solu-medrol
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- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Prolonged wound healing
- Suppression of natural steroids
9
Q
Adult dosage for Solu-Medrol
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Severe Allergic reaction/ anaphylaxis, Asthma, and COPD 125mg IV/IO
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Adult route for Solu-Medrol
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IV, IM, IO
