Methylprednisolone / Solu-Medrol Drug Card Flashcards

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Generic name

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Methylprednisolone

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Brand Name

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Soul- Medrol

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Class of solu-medrol

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Steroid

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Action of solu-medrol

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  • Anti-Inflammatory

- Suppresses immune response (especially in allergic reactions)

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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.
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Side Effects of solu-medrol

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  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Prolonged wound healing
  • Suppression of natural steroids
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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

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