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Posted On : 16 Feb 2006

A 3 year old child who was diagnosed as a nephrotic syndrome is not cooperative in taking oral prednisolone. Can i use injectable Methylprednisolone as an alternative drug?

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qqq

yes u can

19 years ago

pediatriconcall

You can give either the syrup or tablet preparation crushed and given with honey. Injectible methyprednisolone is not recommended unless the child is steroid resistant and focal glomerulosclerosis on biopsy.

19 years ago

pps

yes

19 years ago

moawia

No,This medication For peroral administration only! It is administered orally, after meals.

19 years ago

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