dexamethasone for asthma exacerbations

April 2014

More children will get dexamethasone for asthma exacerbations.

Prednisone and prednisolone (Prelone, etc) have been the "go to" corticosteroids for treating acute asthma exacerbations in kids.

But dexamethasone may be a better option. It works as well, has a shorter treatment course, and is better tolerated than prednisone.

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Pharmacy Technicians big changes in the roles of pharmacy technicians
Diabetes more emphasis on improving care of diabetes patients while also improving performance on quality measures
Respiratory & Allergy new once-daily combo inhaler for COPD, Anoro Ellipta (a-NOR-oh ee-LIP-ta, umeclidinium/vilanterol)
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Neurology & Pain controversy about Zohydro ER (zoh-HYE-droh), the first single-ingredient, extended-release form of hydrocodone
Neurology & Pain how to handle controlled substance Rxs for patients with a "pain contract" or treatment agreement
Pediatrics dexamethasone for asthma exacerbations
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Stroke more focus on preventing strokes in YOUNGER WOMEN
Hypertension how to manage SEVERE hypertension
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Restless Legs more interest in using pregabalin (Lyrica) for restless legs syndrome