Solumedrol

Question 1

Generic name

Answer 1

Methylprednisolone

Question 2

Class

Answer 2

Corticosteriod

Question 3

Supplied

Answer 3

125 mg / 2 ml

Question 4

Adult dose

Answer 4

125 mg in both respiratory and allergic conditions.

Question 5

Pediatric dose

Answer 5

2 mg/kg in both respiratory and allergic conditions.

Question 6

Action

Answer 6

While the exact mechanism of corticosteriod activity is unknown, these agents decrease inflammatory and immune responses by stabilizing membranes within white blood cells responding to a site of infection, injury, irritation, or inflammation.

Question 7

Indication

Answer 7

Allergic reaction, Respiratory distress

Question 8

Contraindications

Answer 8

Use of this agent is contraindicated in patients allergic to any component of the formulation, those with systemic fungal infections (ask about these in patients on chemotherapy or with AIDS), and in premature infants.

Question 9

Considerations

Answer 9

Use with caution in patients with GI bleeding and diabetes mellitus.

Question 10

Side effects

Answer 10

Euphoria, Behavioral alterations, Hypertension, Hyperglycemia.

Question 11

Additional Info

Answer 11

Crosses the placenta and may cause fetal harm.