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METHYLPREDNISOLONE Lactation Yes(Caution) Trade Name: SoluMedrol
Class / Mechanism of Action
Systemic Corticosteroid
Anti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressant, shock
Indications
Labeled Indications: Treatment of a variety of diseases: allergic, inflammatory, hematologic, neoplastic,
and autoimmune;
Unlabeled:
None identified unless added by medical direction.
Contraindications
• Hypersensitivity to methylprednisolone or any component of the formulation
• No other in emergency setting
Adverse Reactions / Precautions
• Not for use in treatment of head injury; increased mortality has occurred in head injury patients
treated with high dose IV methylprednisolone.
• No immediate effect will be observed while treating in the pre-hospital environment. Onset of action
may take several hours
Dose and Administration: ADULT PEDIATRIC Always Reference BROSELOW Tape
Asthma exacerbations, including status Asthma exacerbations, including status
asthmaticus asthmaticus
IV: IV:
• 125mg x 1 dose • Children <12 years: 1-2mg/kg initial dose;
followed by 0.5-1mg/kg q6hr (maximum:
Allergic Reaction: 60mg/day)
IV:
• 125mg x 1 dose Allergic Reaction
IV
• 2mg/kg x 1 dose
Note: Only methylprednisolone sodium succinate
can be used for IV doses. Note: Only methylprednisolone sodium succinate
can be used for IV doses.

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