Prednisolone tablets
Oral steroids and injections are usually given as:
- Prednisolone tablets.
- Methylprednisolone. (Medrol®)
- Triamcinolone (Kenalog®) injections. Usually injections are used if tablet form does not give sufficient relief or when some people have side effects. Can be given every 4-6 weeks.
What do they do?
- Reduce the inflammation in the lining of the lungs.
- This reduces the tightening of the airways. and means breathing becomes easier.
- They can be taken to help control the symptoms of an acute asthma attack.
- Steroid tablets can also be taken daily by some people with asthma that is difficult to control.
- It may take a few days to feel the full benefits of taking steroid medication.
