For all doses of<unk> , it is best given with food. Also, ideally best when given in AM to coincide with natural cortisol release. No need to taper if short course less than 1 week, otherwise consider taper.
Corticosteroid-responsive conditions
5-60mg PO QD
Dose varies based on condition
Asthma, acute
40-80mg/day PO divided QD-bid (most practitioners give 60mg po x 1 to 80-100kg adult)
If patient can tolerate PO, no need to give steroids IV, but if asthma is severe, and bipap / intubation likely, best to keep patient NPO and give methylprednisolone IV
Adrenal Insufficiency
4-5mg/ m^2 PO QD
Taper dose gradually to discharge when appropriate
Multiple Sclerosis, acute exacerbation
200mg PO QD x1 week, then 80mg po qod x1 mo
Give with food, also prescribe PPI for gastric protection. Taper dose gradually to discharge
Alcoholic Hepatitis, acute
40mg PO QD
PCP, Adjunct treatment
40mg PO BID x5 days, then 40mg PO QD x5 days, then 20mg PO QD x11 days
Start within 72hrs of antimicrobial treatment
Always consider discussion with HIV consultants prior to given steroids, as they will be managing patient in hospital
5-60mg PO QD
Dose varies based on condition
40-80mg/day PO divided QD-bid (most practitioners give 60mg po x 1 to 80-100kg adult)
If patient can tolerate PO, no need to give steroids IV, but if asthma is severe, and bipap / intubation likely, best to keep patient NPO and give methylprednisolone IV
4-5mg/ m^2 PO QD
Taper dose gradually to discharge when appropriate
200mg PO QD x1 week, then 80mg po qod x1 mo
Give with food, also prescribe PPI for gastric protection. Taper dose gradually to discharge
40mg PO QD
40mg PO BID x5 days, then 40mg PO QD x5 days, then 20mg PO QD x11 days
Start within 72hrs of antimicrobial treatment
Always consider discussion with HIV consultants prior to given steroids, as they will be managing patient in hospital
Prednisone
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone
Ciclesonide
Hydroxychloroquine
Hydrocortisone 
Azathioprine
Methotrexate