Prednisolone

Question 1

Prednisolone

Presentation

Answer 1

25mg in 5mL suspension of Redipred.

Question 2

Prednisolone

Use

Answer 2

• Mild / Moderate croup
• Severe croup after nebulised Adrenaline administration
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Question 3

Prednisolone

Type

Answer 3

Redipred.

Question 4

Prednisolone

Dose

Answer 4

•	Each 1ml of solution contains 5mg of prednisolone
•	Administer 1mg/kg to maximum single dose of 25mg
•	Single dose only
Age	Weight	Dose
< 12 months	< 10 kg	10 mg
(2 mL)
1 -3 years	10 - 15 kg	10 - 15 mg
(2 - 3 mL)
4 - 5 years	15 - 20 kg	15 - 20 mg
(3 - 4 mL)
6 - 8 years	20 - 25 kg	20 - 25 mg
(4 - 5 mL)
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Question 5

Prednisolone

Actions

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Prednisolone

Contraindications

Answer 6

• Known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids
• Live virus immunisation within last 48 hours (e.g. MMR, Chicken Pox, Yellow Fever)
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Question 7

Prednisolone

Adverse effects

Answer 7

• Side effects occur following prolonged use and are of little consequence in an emergency setting
• Vomiting
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Question 8

Prednisolone

Precautions

Answer 8

• 30ml Bottle is single patient use only
• Children who are on immunosuppressant drugs are more susceptible to infections than healthy children, e.g.: Chicken pox and measles
• Impaired immune responsiveness
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