Prednisolone

Question 1

what is it and mechanism

Answer 1

steroid

decreases inflammation/ immune response

surpresses migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes

decreases capillary permeability

Question 2

indications

Answer 2

acute exacerbation of COPD

severe croup (upper airway infection)

acute asthma

Question 3

contraindications

Answer 3

systemic infection unless specific therapy given

cautions:

• CHF
• diabetes mellitus
• epilepsy
• epilepsy

Question 4

side effects

Answer 4

weight gain -> cushings
indigestion
sleep problems
restlessness
sweats