RA Initially 5 mg daily, may be increased by 1 mg at few wk intervals up to max: 10 mg daily. Rheumatic carditis 1 mg/kg daily for 7-10 days, thereafter reduced by 2.5 mg daily every 5-7 days. Asthma & other resp diseases 5-10 mg orally daily. Other cases Initially in 2-4 divided doses, may be decreased by ½-1 tab every 2-3 days for maintenance after improvement is seen. Childn 0.5-2 mg/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.
Contraindications
Systemic fungal infections.
Special Precautions
DM, osteoporosis, HTN, glaucoma, epilepsy, history of severe affective disorders, previous steroid myopathy, peptic ulceration. Pregnancy & lactation.
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