Brain 17 Vienna

Guidelines for the use of steroids

• Regular check of blood pressure and glucose levels

• Proton pump inhibitor and thrombosis prophylaxis should be considered

• PJP prophylaxis, particularly in patients on radio-/chemotherapy • Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole ( Co-trimoxazole) • Pentamidine inhalation

• Check interaction(s) with other drugs