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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Drug Class?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Drug Class:

  • Synthetic adrenocorticoid / glucocorticoid
  • Anti-inflammatory
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

MOA?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

MOA:

  • Improves lung function and myocardial performance
  • Stabilization of cell membranes
  • Increase in surfactant production
  • Relaxation of bronchospasm
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Indications?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Indications:

  • Reactive airway disease
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Cerebral edema (non-traumatic)
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Contraindications?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Contraindications:

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Preterm infants
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Adverse Reactions?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Adverse Reactions:

  • Hypertension
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Sodium retention and potassium loss
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Adult Dose?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Adult Dose:

  • Reactive airway disease, Anaphylaxis: 8 - 24 mg IV/IO/IM
  • Cerebral Edema: 1 - 5 mg/kg IV/IO/IM
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Pediatric Dose?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Pediatric Dose:

  • Reactive Airway Disease, Anaphylaxis: 0.25 - 0.5 mg/kg IV/IO/IM
  • Cerebral Edema: 0.5 - 1.5 mg/kg IV/IO/IM
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Onset of Action?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Onset of Action:

  • 4 - 8 hours
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Peak Effects?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Peak Effects:

  • 6 - 12 hours
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Duration of Action?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

Duration of Action:

  • 24 - 72 hours
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply?

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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron)

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply:

  • Optional: 8 mg