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Table 8. Suggested Glucocorticoid Regimens in Patients at
Risk of or With Diagnosed Glucocorticoid-Induced
Adrenal Insufficiency During Exposure to Stress
General considerations
Moderate and major
stress
If the patient is already taking hydrocortisone ≥200 mg daily,
prednisone ≥50 mg daily, or dexamethasone ≥6–8 mg daily,
there is typically no need to increase the dose.
In patients with suspected reduced absorption (persistent
vomiting or diarrhea), nil by mouth, or unable to take tablets,
give stress-dose glucocorticoids I.V. or I.M.
High body weight can be taken into consideration as a factor
indicating higher dosage requirements.
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