Respiratory · Glucocorticoid
Prednisolone
Dose
30–40 mg PO OD × 5–7 d (asthma/COPD exacerbation)
Use
Asthma, COPD, autoimmune flares.
Monitoring
Glucose, BP, mood, bone density (long-term).
Side effects
- • Hyperglycaemia
- • Mood change
- • Osteoporosis
- • Adrenal suppression
- • Cataracts
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
