• Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
WU Simiao, Email: simiao.wu@hotmail.com
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Glucocorticoids are the first-line therapy of many neurological disorders, with the treatment regimen varying across types and characteristics of neurological disorders. This article reviews the national and international guidelines and expert consensuses in the past decade on glucocorticoids treatment for neurological disorders, and summarizes recommendations from the latest Chinese guidelines and consensuses. In summary, the most frequently used pulse therapy of glucocorticoids in China is intravenous infusion of high-dose (usually 1000 mg/d) methylprednisolone in a short period (often <5 d), followed by gradual tapering, bridging with oral prednisone or direct discontinuation. The treatment regimen for children and juveniles is similar to that for adults but the dose is adjusted by body weight. Pharmacodynamics of glucocorticoids should be considered for the treatment of perinatal women. To provide appropriate glucocorticoids treatment for patients with neurological disorders, clinicians should fully understand features of each neurological disorder and clinical characteristics of individual patient.

Citation: LIU Meng, WU Simiao. Guideline-recommended application of glucocorticoid in neurological disorders. West China Medical Journal, 2022, 37(12): 1891-1898. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202205015 Copy

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