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Prednisolone Flashcards

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Prednisolone: Introduction

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Prednisolone is a steroid. It prevents the release of inflammatory mediators.

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Prednisolone: Indication

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Mild/Moderate Croup

Severe croup after nebulised Adrenaline administration

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Prednisolone: Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to corticosteroids

Live virus immunisation within last 48 hours (MMR, chicken pox, yellow fever)

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Prednisolone: Considerations

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Side effects occur following prolonged use and are of little consequence in an emergency setting

Vomiting

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