Routine/Elective
Prednisone 50 mg PO Q6H x 3 doses
Administer 13 hours, 7 hours, and 1 hour before contrast media
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO x 1 dose
Administer 1 hour before contrast media
Routine/Elective and patient unable to tolerate oral medications
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40 mg IV Q6H x 3 doses
Administer 13 hours, 7 hours, and 1 hour before contrast media
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg IV/IM x 1 dose
Administer 1 hour before contrast media
Urgent
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40 mg IV Q4H
Administer every 4 hours until contrast media*
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg IV x 1 dose
Administer 1 hour before contrast media