Prednisolone

Question 1

What is the mechanism of action of Prednisolone?

Answer 1

●Corticosteriod with inflammatory and immunosuppressant actions. It inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators including prostaglandins and luekotrienes, resulting in a reduction of the inflammatory immune response.

Question 2

What is the indication for prednisolone?

Answer 2

●Child aged less than 10 years of age that requires Prednisone.
●Bronchospasm associated with asthma or COPD.
●Croup.
●Prominent itch associated with Anaphylaxis provided all systemic signs of Anaphylaxis has resolved.
●Minor allergy associated with a rash.

Question 3

What are the contraindications of Presnisolone?

Answer 3

●Known severe allergy.

Question 4

What are the cautions of Prednisolone?

Answer 4

●Aged less than 5 with asthma. (Unless a clear history of asthma and has previously received oral steroids.)

Question 5

What are the side effects of Prednisolone?

Answer 5

●There are none.