Respiratory · Glucocorticoid
Prednisolone
Dose
30–40 mg PO OD × 5–7 d (asthma/COPD exacerbation)
Use
Monitoring
Side effects
- • Hyperglycaemia
- • Mood change
- • Osteoporosis
- • Adrenal suppression
- • Cataracts
Related in WardRound
COPD Exacerbation
Protocol · Controlled O₂, NIV if needed
Myasthenic Crisis
Protocol · PLEX or IVIG + intubate
TTP
Protocol · Plasma exchange + steroids
Paraquat Poisoning
Protocol · Fuller's earth + immunosuppression
Spinal Cord Injury (Acute)
Protocol · Immobilise + MAP support + neurosurgery
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Protocol · IV fluids + antiemetics + thiamine
Ulcerative Colitis
Topic · Gastroenterology
Crohn Disease
Topic · Gastroenterology
Multiple Sclerosis
Topic · Neurology
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Topic · Rheumatology
Cluster Headache
Topic · Neurology
Myasthenia Gravis
Topic · Neurology
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
