Discontinuing PJP prophylaxis while on prednisone doses greater than 12.5 mg per day may elevate infection risk among patients with rheumatic diseases.

As a result, there is no evidence from controlled studies on the efficacy of different initial doses or drug tapering. The only controlled study suggests that initial prednisone doses ≤ 10 mg is ...

Dexamethasone provided 4 mg at every 6 hours, the usual initial dose ... tapering is required, the patient should then be switched to a more intermediate acting steroid, such as prednisone ...

amc.nl Background In patients with prednisone-dependent asthma the dose of oral corticosteroids should be adjusted to the lowest possible level to reduce long-term adverse effects. However, the ...