Methyliprednisolone.pdf

GENERIC NAME methylprednisolone TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAME • Solu-Medrol® CLASSES • Corticosteroid • Glucocorticoid • Anti-inflammatory STANDARD SUPPLY • Vial MECHANISMS OF ACTION • Suppresses acute and chronic inflammation • Produces immunosuppressive effect • Stabilizes cellular membranes...

GENERIC NAME methylprednisolone TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAME • Solu-Medrol® CLASSES • Corticosteroid • Glucocorticoid • Anti-inflammatory STANDARD SUPPLY • Vial MECHANISMS OF ACTION • Suppresses acute and chronic inflammation • Produces immunosuppressive effect • Stabilizes cellular membranes INDICATIONS • Asthma • Chronic bronchitis • Emphysema • Other reactive airway conditions • Anaphylaxis • Burns involving the airway CONTRAINDICATION • None in the emergency setting ADVERSE REACTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS • None for a single dosage ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION • IV • IO ONSET OF ACTION • 1 to 6 hours ADULT DOSAGE • 125 mg METHYLPREDNISOLONE 1 PEDIATRIC DOSAGES • 2.0 to 4.0 mg/kg SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS • The peak effect of the drug is 8 hours • The duration of the drug is 18 to 36 hours METHYLPREDNISOLONE 2