Methylprednisolone

Question 1

Methylprednisolone Trade Name?

Answer 1

Solu-Medrol

Question 2

Methylprednisolone Classification?

Answer 2

Corticosteroid

Question 3

Methylprednisolone Mechanism?

Answer 3

Supresses migration of neutrophils and decrease lymphocyte colony proliferatio, thus inhibits systhesis of pro-inflammatory enzymes such as cytokines, interleukin, and interferon.

Question 4

Methylprednisolone Indications?

Answer 4

• Asthma
• COPD
• RAD
• Adrenal Insufficiency

Question 5

Methylprednisolone Contraindications?

Answer 5

-Hypersensitivity

Question 6

Methylprednisolone Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

• Headache
• Vertigo
• CHF
• Hypertension
• Fluid & Salt Rentention
• Nausea

Question 7

Methylprednisolone Adult Dose?

Answer 7

125mg

Question 8

Methylprednisolone Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

2 mg/kg

Question 9

Methylprednisolone Onset of Action?

Answer 9

1 to 2 hours

Question 10

Methylprednisolone Duration of Action?

Answer 10

8 to 24 hours

Question 11

Methylprednisolone Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

Adult, none noted. Peds, 125mg

Question 12

Methylprednisolone Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO

Question 13

Methylprednisolone How Supplied?

Answer 13

125mg powders with dilutent provide for reconstitution