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Prednisone Indications & Clinical Uses

Evidence-based guide for pediatric prescribing

Prednisone supports a wide range of inflammatory pediatric conditions.

Primary FDA-Approved Indications

Core uses include asthma, nephrotic syndrome, rheumatologic disease, and allergic reactions.

Asthma exacerbation

FDA Approved
ChildrenRandomized trials

Nephrotic syndrome

FDA Approved
ChildrenKDIGO guideline

Autoimmune flare (e.g., lupus, vasculitis)

FDA Approved
Children and adolescentsClinical trials

Secondary Clinical Uses

Chemotherapy premedication

Secondary Use
ChildrenClinical trials

Off-Label Uses

Note: Off-label uses may be clinically appropriate based on evidence and expert consensus, but are not FDA-approved for these indications. Always consider the evidence base and document clinical reasoning.

Severe eczema flare

Off-Label
ChildrenClinical practice

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