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DEXAMETHASONE (DECADRON)
Class:
Corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory
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DEXAMETHASONE (DECADRON)
Mechanism of Action:
A synthetic steroid that suppresses acute and chronicinflammation. In addition, it potentiates vascular smoothmuscle relaxation by beta-adrenergic agonists and mayalter airway hyperactivity
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DEXAMETHASONE (DECADRON)
Indications:
Moderate to severe asthma/COPD, severe allergic reaction, croup
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DEXAMETHASONE (DECADRON)
Onset:
Within 1 hr if given I.V. or I.M.; 1-2 hr if given P.O.
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DEXAMETHASONE (DECADRON)
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids
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DEXAMETHASONE (DECADRON)
Dosage:
Adult: 10 mg IV, IO, M or PO.Pediatric: 0.3 mg/kg IV, IO, IM or PO
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
Class:
Corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
Mechanism of Action:
Exact mechanism of anti-inflammatory action unknown.Intermediate-acting corticosteroid, decreasesinflammation
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
Indications:
Anaphylaxis, allergic reaction, asthma, exacerbation of COPD
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
Contraindications:
None
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
Dosage:
Asthma/COPD/Allergic reaction: 60-125 mg IV or IM.(Once reconstituted, the mixture is good for up to 48 hr.)
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ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
Class:
Antiemetic
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ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
Mechanism of Action:
Selective inhibitor of type 3 serotonin (5-HT3) receptors
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ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
Indications:
Uncontrollable nausea and vomiting
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ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
Contraindications:
None known, use with caution in setting of bowel obstruction
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ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
Dosage:
4 mg slow IV push or IM
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