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[Practical aspects of glucocorticosteroid therapy].

F J Frey

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |March 17, 1984
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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Endocrinology
    • Bone Metabolism

    Context:

    • Alternate-day corticosteroid regimens are used for maintenance therapy in various disorders.
    • The goal is to reduce side effects while maintaining therapeutic efficacy.
    • Daily corticosteroid use is linked to osteopenia via increased bone resorption and decreased calcium absorption.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the efficacy and safety of alternate-day corticosteroid regimens compared to daily regimens.
    • To investigate the impact of dose-spacing on the benefit-risk ratio of corticosteroids.
    • To explore strategies for mitigating glucocorticosteroid-induced osteopenia.

    Summary:

    • Literature analysis indicates that alternate-day corticosteroid regimens decrease both desired and undesired effects compared to daily administration.
    • The pharmacokinetic profile suggests lower overall prednisolone exposure with alternate-day dosing.
    • There is no clear evidence that dose-spacing improves the therapeutic ratio; reducing the daily dose may be preferable for patients responding well to daily prednisone.
    • Glucocorticoid-induced osteopenia is associated with increased parathyroid hormone and inhibited calcium absorption.
    • 25-hydroxyvitamin D and calcium supplementation show potential in preventing and treating glucocorticoid-induced bone loss.

    Impact:

    • Findings suggest that simply reducing the daily dose of prednisone may be more appropriate than switching to an alternate-day regimen for patients with a good response.
    • Highlights the potential of vitamin D and calcium supplementation as a therapeutic strategy against glucocorticoid-induced osteopenia.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding corticosteroid dosing strategies and bone health management.

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