SOLU-MEDROL

Question 0

CLASS

Answer 0

STEROID GLUOCOCORTICOID ANTI INFLAMMATORY

Question 1

GENERIC

Answer 1

METHLPREDNISOLONE

Question 2

USE FIELD USE

Answer 2

THOUGHT TO STABLILZE CELLULAR AND INTRACELLULAR MEMBRAINES

Question 3

INDICATIONS

Answer 3

ASTHMA ATTAK O GREATER THATN 2 HOUR DURATION
COPD EXACERBATION
ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION

Question 4

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Answer 4

HYPERSENSITIVITY

Question 5

DOSE

Answer 5

REACTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE 40-125MG IV/IVINFUSION

PEDI 2MG/KG MAX 125MG

Question 6

Mechanism of action

Answer 6

Diffuses across cell membranes of various cells present in all tissue. Binds to DNA regulates gene expression and increases synthesis of proteins and enzymes. Inhibiting inflammatory agents. Inhibits synthesis of pro inflammatory enzymes.

Question 7

Onset of action

Answer 7

2-6 hours

Question 8

Peak effects

Answer 8

4-8 days

Question 9

Duration of effects

Answer 9

1-5 weeks

Question 10

Half life

Answer 10

3.5 hours

Question 11

Indications field use

Answer 11

Asthma COPD

Allergic reaction anaflax

Question 12

Side effects adverse reactions

Answer 12

Fluid retention chf HTN abd distention

Vertigo nausea malaise hiccups

Question 13

Doseing

Answer 13

Asthma anaphylaxis 125mg slow IV IO

Pedi 2mg/KG IV IO max 125

Question 14

Precautions

Answer 14

Give only one dose prehospital long term steroid use causes gi bleeding ,prolonged wound healing and suppression of corticalsteriods

Question 15

Drug to drug interactions

Answer 15

LASIK and thiazides increase potassium excreation

Decreased effect with phenobarbital phenytoin rafampin due to increase metabolism of steroids.