Methylprednisone

Question 1

Brand name of Methylprednisone

Answer 1

Solu-Medrol

Question 2

Drug class of Solu-Medrol

Answer 2

Corticosteroid

Question 3

Indications of Solu-Medrol

Answer 3

Acute spinal cord trauma, anaphylaxis, asthma, COPD

Question 4

Mechanism of Action of Solu-Medrol

Answer 4

Highly potent synthetic glucocorticoid that suppresses acute and chronic inflammation; potentiates vascular smooth muscle relaxation by beta-adrenergic agonist.

Question 5

Contraindications of Solu-Medrol

Answer 5

Premature Infants, systemic fungal infections, use with caution in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 6

Adverse effects of Solu-Medrol

Answer 6

Depression, euphoria, headache, restlessness, seizure, increased ICP, pulmonary tuberculosis, hypertension, CHF, NV, peptic ulcer, fluid retention, hypernatremia (high sodium), hyperkalemia (increased potassium loss)

Question 7

Precautions of Solu-Medrol

Answer 7

Will cause elevated glucose levels by

Inhibiting insulin production

Question 8

Adult dose of Solu-Medrol for respiratory emergencies (asthma/COPD/anaphylaxis)

Answer 8

1 to 2 mg/kg IV

Question 9

Adult dose of Solu-Medrol for spinal cord trauma

Answer 9

30 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes followed by infusion

Question 10

Pedi dose of Solu-Medrol for asthma/anaphylaxis

Answer 10

2 mg/kg IV/IO/IM with max dose of 60 mg.

Question 11

Pedi dose of Solu-Medrol for spinal cord trauma

Answer 11

same thing as an adult