Immunosuppressants Flashcards
1
Q
Monitoring required for prednisolone?
A
Blood pressure, weight gain, cholesterol levels, blood glucose, bone mineral density
2
Q
Initial prednisolone dose?
A
5-60 mg
3
Q
Maintenance dose of prednisolone?
A
2.5 - 15mg
4
Q
Do you take prednisolone with food?
A
Yes
5
Q
Prednisolone MOA?
A
Reduces synthesis of cytokines and other immune / inflammatory molecules
6
Q
ADR for prednisolone?
A
Oedema, hyperglycaemia, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, osteoporosis
+ Cushing’s syndrome
