For all doses of<unk> , it is best tolerated with food. 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
0.05-2mg/kg/day PO divided QD-QID
Dose varies based on condition
Asthma, acute
1-2mg/day PO divided QD-bid Max 60mg/day
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
Nephrotic Syndrome
2mg / kg PO QD
Max 80mg / day. Use for 1st 3 episodes
PCP, adjunct treatment (children <40kg)
1mg/kg PO BID x5days, then 0.5mg/kg PO BID x5days, then 0.5mg PO QD x 11 days. Start within 72 hrs of antimicrobial treatment (Children >40kg)
40mg PO BID x5 days, then 20mg PO BID x5 days, then 20mg PO QD x 11 days. Start within 72 hrs of antimicrobial treatment (Adolescents)
40mg PO BID x5 days, then 40mg PO QD x5 days, then 20mg PO QD x 11 days. Start within 72 hrs of antimicrobial treatment
0.05-2mg/kg/day PO divided QD-QID
Dose varies based on condition
1-2mg/day PO divided QD-bid Max 60mg/day
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
2mg / kg PO QD
Max 80mg / day. Use for 1st 3 episodes
PCP, adjunct treatment (children <40kg)
1mg/kg PO BID x5days, then 0.5mg/kg PO BID x5days, then 0.5mg PO QD x 11 days. Start within 72 hrs of antimicrobial treatment (Children >40kg)
40mg PO BID x5 days, then 20mg PO BID x5 days, then 20mg PO QD x 11 days. Start within 72 hrs of antimicrobial treatment (Adolescents)
40mg PO BID x5 days, then 40mg PO QD x5 days, then 20mg PO QD x 11 days. Start within 72 hrs of antimicrobial treatment
Prednisone
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone
Ciclesonide
Hydroxychloroquine
Hydrocortisone 
Azathioprine
Methotrexate