Dosing principles Flashcards
1
Q
Physiological dose (replacement therapy)
A
Hydrocortisone 20 mg daily
2
Q
Physiological dose (replacement therapy)
A
Prednisone 5-7.5 mg daily
3
Q
Physiological dose (replacement therapy)
A
Dexamethasone 0.75 mg daily
4
Q
Physiological dose (replacement therapy)
A
Methylprednisolone 4 mg daily
5
Q
Pharmacologic dose
A
Low: prednisone 5-15 mg daily
6
Q
Pharmacologic dose
A
Moderate: prednisone 0.5 mg/kg daily
7
Q
Pharmacologic dose
A
High: prednisone 1-3 mg/kg daily
8
Q
Pharmacologic dose
A
Massive: prednisone 15-30 mg/kg daily