Help Prevent Mishaps With Steroid Tapers

March 2022

Tapering courses of oral corticosteroids can cause confusion.

But weaning these meds is sometimes necessary.

For example, a 2- to 3-week methylprednisolone taper may reduce the risk of recurrent poison ivy symptoms compared to shorter courses.

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Table of Contents

Compounding Know the Rules About Wearing Makeup While Sterile Compounding
Med Safety Ramp Up Med Safety Strategies Using the Latest Evidence
COVID-19 Be Familiar With the New COVID-19 MAb, Bebtelovimab
Insulin Double Down on U-500 Insulin Safety
Transplantation Limit Delays With Meds That Keep Organs Healthy for Harvest
Critical Care Avoid Errors With Meds to Prevent Withdrawal in ICU Patients
Mental Health Stay Alert for Suicide Warning Signs
Corticosteroids Help Prevent Mishaps With Steroid Tapers
Immunizations Expect More Use of Prevnar 20 or Vaxneuvance