• Trade – Solu Medrol
• Class – Corticosteroid
• MOA – Reduces inflammation by multiple mechanisms
• Indications – Anaphylaxis, Asthma, COPD
• Contraindications – Cushing Syndrome, Fungal infection, HTN, seizures, CHF, Penetrating spinal cord injuries, Renal disease
• Side effects – depression, euphoria, headache, restlessness, HTN, Bradycardia, nausea/vomiting, swelling, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, paresthesia
• Dosage:

Asthma and COPD

Adult: 40-80mg/day IV 

Pedi: 1mg/kg (up to 60) IV/IO per day

Anaphylactic Shock

Adult: 0.5 – 1mg/kg IV 

Pedi: SAA