Table 1.
Maintenance therapy in growing CAH patients
Drugs | Total dose | Daily distribution |
---|---|---|
GCs: HC tablets | 10–15 mg/m2 · d | 3 times/d |
MCs: fludrocortisone tablets | 0.05–0.2 mg/d | 1–2 times/d |
Sodium chloride supplements | 1–2 g/d (17–34 mEq/d) in infancy | Divided in several feedings |
The doses and schedules are meant as examples and should not be construed as a restrictive menu of choices for the individual patient.