Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
COVID-19: 6 mg PO/IV daily. Cerebral Edema: 10 mg IV loading, then 4 mg every 6h.
Pediatric Dose
Croup: 0.6 mg/kg PO/IM/IV x1 (max 16 mg).
Renal Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Systemic fungal infections
Common Adverse Effects
- Insomnia
- Hyperglycemia
- Agitation
- GI ulceration