The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialComparative efficacy of oral dexamethasone versus oral prednisone in acute pediatric asthma.
The objective was to determine whether 2 days of oral dexamethasone (DEX) is more effective than 5 days of oral prednisone/prednisolone (PRED) in improving symptoms and preventing relapse in children with acute asthma. ⋯ In children with acute asthma, 2 doses of dexamethasone provide similar efficacy with improved compliance and fewer side effects than 5 doses of prednisone.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jul 2001
Intravenous nicardipine for treatment of severe hypertension in children.
To examine the effect of intravenous nicardipine in the treatment of children with severe hypertension. ⋯ When administered in the intensive care unit setting with close patient monitoring, intravenous nicardipine effectively lowered blood pressure in children with severe hypertension. Larger prospective studies should be conducted to confirm these findings.