Prednisolone

Question 1

Prednisolone Intro

Answer 1

• Redipred Oral 30ml elixir for oral administration
• Prednisolone is a steroid. It prevents the release of inflammatory mediators
• Peak effect within 1hr

Question 2

2 Prednisolone Indications

Answer 2

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

Question 3

2 Prednisolone Contraindications

Answer 3

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

Question 4

3 Prednisolone Precautions / Notes

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

2 Prednisolone Special Considerations (Side Effects)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Prednisolone Presentation

Answer 6

25mg in 5mL