Hydrocortisone Flashcards by Samantha Edwards

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Hydrocortisone- Indications

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Asthma
COPD
Anaphylaxis
Adrenal Crisis

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Hydrocortisone- Contraindications

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Allergy
Active peptic ulcer disease

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Hydrocortisone- Adverse Effects

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NIL

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Asthma/Anaphylaxis/COPD Dose-Adult

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IM/IV- 100mg bolus. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 100mg.

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Asthma/Anaphylaxis/COPD Dose- Paed

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IM/IV/IO- 4mg/kg bolus. Max Bolus 100mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 4mg/kg upto 100mg.

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Adrenal Crisis- Adult

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IM/IV- 100mg bolus. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 100mg.

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Adrenal Crisis- Paed

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IM/IV/IO- 4mg/kg bolus. Max Bolus 100mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 4mg/kg upto 100mg.

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