Methyliprednisolone PDF
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This document provides information about the medication methylprednisolone, including its mechanisms of action, indications, dosages, and side effects. It covers both adult and pediatric dosages. Important details for pharmaceutical professionals and healthcare providers are included.
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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
