METHYLPREDNISOLONE

Brand Name & Strength

Solu-MedrolTM 500 mg, 1 g

Reconstitution

Dilute with provided solvent Vial (mg) Volume of solvent (ml) 500 7.8 1000 15.6

Further Dilution

IV infusion

Dilute with 50 – 250 ml diluent

Diluent

NS, D5, NSD5

Administration & Infusion rate

Slow IV Administer doses ≤ 250 mg over at least 5 min

IV infusion

Administer doses > 250 mg over at least 30 min IM

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

48 hr -

After dilution

48 hr -

Remarks

Administer separately from other drugs