cortisone

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg

adrenal insufficiency

[25-300 mg PO qd-qod]

Info: give w/ food or milk; taper dose gradually to D/C

corticosteroid-responsive conditions

[25-300 mg PO qd-qod]

Info: dose, frequency varies by condition; give w/ food or milk; taper dose gradually to D/C if high dose or long-term use

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg

adrenal insufficiency

[0.5-0.75 mg/kg/day PO divided q8h]

Info: give w/ food or milk; taper dose gradually to D/C

corticosteroid-responsive conditions

[2.5-10 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h]

Info: dose, frequency varies by condition; give w/ food or milk; taper dose gradually to D/C if high-dose or long-term use

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: consider adult renal dosing for guidance

HD/PD: consider adult renal dosing for guidance

hepatic dosing

[not defined]