Virtual Drug Bag

SOLU-MEDROL

PACKAGED: 125 mg in 2 ml.

LOCATION: Main Compartment

INDICATIONS:
Severe allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
COPD
Emphysema

ADULT: 
Solu-Medrol 125 mg IV.

PEDI:
Solu-Medrol 2 mg/kg IV, max dose 125 mg.

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Potent anti-inflammatory steroid
Accelerates detoxification of cyanide

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
None

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Cardiac arrhythmias, syncope

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT:
No

PEDI:
Yes for repeat

Solu-Medrol is not the sole reason to start an IV, it should not delay any other treatment, and airway should be a priority.