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9 Cards in this Set
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Class
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Corticosteroid
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Mechanism of Action
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decreases inflammation
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Onset
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several hours
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Indications
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Spinal cord injury, anaphylaxis, allergic reaction, asthma, exacerbation of COPD
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Contraindications
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None
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Precautions
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must be reconstituted
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Side Effects
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none
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Interactions
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none
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Dosage
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Spinal injury: 30 mg / kg IV over 15 minutes, 45 minutes later
give 5.4 mg / kg / hr Asthma / COPD / Allergic reaction: 60-125 mg IV or IM |
