Intravenous (IV) Steroids. Methylprednisolone/Solumedrol, dexamethasone/Decadron, prednisone, hydrocortisone/Solu-Cortef: These are commonly used IV
Geriatric initiate at lower end of dose range. Decadron. (dexamethasone). Anti Do not administer the deconate. IV. IV administration associated with
Question: A patient comes in for chemotherapy and receives an IV infusion of Decadron/Axoli, a non-chemotherapy agent, from –
- Cerebral Edema: - 10mg IV initially, followed by 4mg IV/IM q6hr; - Acute Allergic Rxn: Decadron Phosphate injection: 4 mg/ml - Intraarticular: - decadron
Convert to ; Cortisone, PO, 25 ; Dexamethasone (Decadron), IV or PO, 0.75 ; Hydrocortisone, IV or PO, 20 ; MethylPrednisoLONE, IV or PO, 4
Treating Lupus with Steroids. Prednisone; Prednisolone; Hydrocortisone; Methylprednisolone (Medrol); Dexamethasone (Decadron); Triamcinolone IM; IV
Treating Lupus with Steroids. Prednisone; Prednisolone; Hydrocortisone; Methylprednisolone (Medrol); Dexamethasone (Decadron); Triamcinolone IM; IV
Dexamethasone sodium sulfate (e.g, Decadron ) 7.5 mg IV immediately, and then every 4 hours until contrast medium administration, plus diphenhydramine 50 mg IV 1 hour before contrast medium administration. This regimen may be useful in patients with an allergy to methylprednisolone and is also usually 4-5 hours in duration.
Convert to ; Cortisone, PO, 25 ; Dexamethasone (Decadron), IV or PO, 0.75 ; Hydrocortisone, IV or PO, 20 ; MethylPrednisoLONE, IV or PO, 4
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