Steroids Flashcards
What is the generic name for Kenalog?
Triamcinolone
What is the route and dose of Kenalog?
10 mg IM (usually given by provider, used for joint injections)
What is Trimcinolone and what is it used for?
It is a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation.
What are the possible side effects of Kenalog?
1) Pain, swelling, and redness at injection site.
2) May cause aggression, agitation, and anxiety.
3) May cause weight gain with prolonged use.
What is the generic name for Dexamethasone?
Decadron
What are the doses and routes for Dexamethasone?
1) 4 mg IM or slow IV push
2) 8 mg IM or slow IV push
What are the possible side effects of Decadron?
Increased blood sugar in diabetic patients.
What is Decadron and what is it used for?
It is a corticosteroid that is used to decrease swelling throughout airways due to COPD, asthma, RSV, or other respiratory illnesses.
What is the generic name of Solu-Medrol?
Methylprednisolone
What is Methylprednisolone and what is it used for?
It is a corticosteroid that is used to decrease inflammation due to respiratory illnesses such as COPD and asthma; it is also used to decrease systemic swelling caused by allergic reactions.
What are the possible side effects of Solu-Medrol?
It can increase blood sugar in diabetic patients.
What is the dose and route by which Solu-Medrol is administered?
125 mg IM or slow IV push
