low potassium --leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp
Contraindications
You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to methylprednisolone, cow's
• The FDA approved an update to the Contraindications section of the Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) drug label regarding the 40 mg formulation
Generic name: METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE 1g in 1mL Dosage form: injection, powder, for solution Drug class: Glucocorticoids Medically
Solu-MEDROL is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation
SOLU-MEDROL Sterile Powder is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid, which contains methylprednisolone sodium succinate as the active ingredient
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Adjunct therapy in life-threatening conditions 30 mg/kg IV over at least 30 min, may be repeated every 4-6 hr up to 48 hr
Medrol may cause serious side effects
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor
The rationale for glucocorticoid administration, assessing adrenal reserve, and indications for glucocorticoid therapy are discussed in this topic review
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4Special warnings and precautions for use SOLU-MEDROL Sterile Powder is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid, which contains methylprednisolone sodium succinate as the active ingredient
[3] [4] [5] It is either used at low doses for chronic illnesses or used concomitantly at high doses during acute flares
The steroid is administered intravenously in a dosage of SOLU-MEDROL is suitable for such indications
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol ®) 32 mg by mouth 12 hours and 2 hours prior to imaging study *** AND; Cetirizine (Zyrtec ®) 10 mg by mouth 1 hour prior to imaging study* Pediatric (< 50 kg) Premedication with corticosteroid and antihistamine
5 mg/kg or 125 mg IV 6 hrly for 72 hr