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Question Answer
GENERIC NAMEDexamethasone sodium phosphate
BRAND NAMEDecadron, Hexadrol
CLASSCorticosteroid
MECHANISM OF ACTIONSuppresses acute and chronic inflammation. Immunosuppressive effects.
INDICATIONSAnaphylaxis, spinal cord injury, asthma, croup, elevated ICP, as an adjunct to treatment for shock.
CONTRAINDICATIONSHypersensitivity
ADVERSE REACTIONSHTN, Sodium and water retention, GI bleeding, TB. None from a single dose.
NOTES ON ADMINISTRATIONPregnancy safety unknown. Protect from heat. Toxicity and side effects with long term use.
INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONSCalcium, Metaraminol.
DOSE/ROUTE Adult 10-100mg IV (1mg/kg slow IV bolus)
DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric 0.25-1mg/kg/dose IV, IO, IM
ONSET OF ACTIONHours
PEAK EFFECTS8-12 hours
DURATION OF ACTION24-72 hours.
AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE8mg optional