methylPREDNISolone
Form | Strength |
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POWDER FOR INJECTION, INJECTABLE | 1 g preservative-free; 2 g; 40 mg preservative-free; 125 mg preservative-free; 500 mg preservative-free |
SUSPENSION, INJECTABLE | 40 mg/mL; 80 mg/mL |
TABLET, ORAL | 4 mg |
Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents. | |
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Non-Formulary Agent | Formulary Equivalent |
methylPREDNISolone, hydrocortisone if unavailable (except in MS, Lupus, spinal cord injury, pediatrics) | dexamethasone (Decadron) 10 mg load, then if < 250 lb, 4 mg q6h; if > 250 lb, 8 mg q6h |