| TAH Drug Code | LKID |
|---|---|
| Indications | Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple sclerosis. |
| Dosing | Adult: 5-60mL daily. Child: 0.14-2mg/kg/day devided into 3-4 times. |
| Hepatic Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
| Renal Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity; live vaccines; herpes simplex keratitis, systemic infections. |
| Adverse Effects | Cushing's syndrome and growth retardation in childn; osteoporosis, fractures. Peptic ulceration; glaucoma, cataracts; hyperglycaemia, pancreatitis; increased appetite, obesity. |
| Pregnancy | Human (and Animal) Data Suggest Risk |
| Lactation | Compatible |
| More Info | UpToDate |
| TAH Drug Code | OCOMP |
|---|---|
| Indications | RA, lupus erythematosus, periarthritis nodosum, allergic & inflammatory skin disorders. |
| Dosing | Asthma: 30-60mg daily in one week, from then decrease dosage to maintain as 10-30mg daily. Arthritis: 20mg daily, or 30mg daily in severe patient. |
| Hepatic Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
| Renal Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
| Contraindications | Peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses or severe neuropsychosis; active or doubtfully quiescent TB; acute infection; live vaccines. |
| Adverse Effects | Fluid & salt retention, edema, hypertension; amenorrhea, hyperhidrosis, mental disturbances; acute pancreatitis; aseptic osteonecrosis; muscle weakness; Cushingoid state; raised intraocular pressure; local atrophy; increased appetite; growth retardation. |
| Pregnancy | Human (and Animal) Data Suggest Risk |
| Lactation | Compatible |
| More Info | UpToDate |