Prospective randomized, double-blind comparative study of dexamethasone, ondansetron, and ondansetron plus dexamethasone as prophylactic antiemetic therapy in patients undergoing day-case gynaecological surgery
3 mg/kg up to 1
Azithromycin (Zithromax®) mg/mL Dexamethasone (Decadron) ALL Cortico-steroid Over 3 - 5 Min 20mg Do not dilute BMP, Glucose, BP
Your personal dosing
dexaMETHasone No Yes 4mg/mL or 10mg/mL over 1 min or less Yes 4mg/mL or 10mg/mL over 1 to 4 min dihydroergotamine No Yes 2 to 3 min Yes 2 to 3 min diphenhydrAMINE
125 mcg/kg/min continuous IV infusion (maximum: 10 mcg/min) for 12 – 24 hours
Intravenous dexamethasone-induced perineal irritation has been described in association with antiemetic use in chemotherapy, during treatment of acutehead injury
It relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e
Use larger doses (eg up to 100mg initially) in patients with
For the purpose of comparison, the following is the equivalent milligram dosage of the various glucocorticoids: The following guidelines represent consensus standards for safe practices associated with the preparation of I
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Diluting epinephrine in a liter of saline makes it difficult to give it fast enough to kill someone
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Haloperidol (Haldol®) BLACK BOX WARNING
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recommended dosing for systemic prednisone, prednisolone, or methylprednisolone in pediatric patients whose asthma is uncontrolled by inhaled corticosteroids and long
The range of initial doses is 0
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood / hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and ZOFRAN was administered intravenously over 15 minutes in three doses of 0
As a treatment, dexamethasone has been useful in treating acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis, allergies, cerebral edema, inflammation, and shock
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Family Medicine 21 years experience
Dexamethasone, a synthetic adrenocortical steroid, is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor
Pediatric patients (6-14 years of age) — 2
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