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Chronic hormone replacement in adrenal insufficiency in children.
| Hormone | Dose Range | Daily Doses | Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | 15–25 mg/day | Two-three | Clinical assessment |
| Prednisone | 5–7.5 mg/day | Two times | Clinical assessment |
| Fludrocortisone | 0.05–0.2 mg/day | Once | Electrolytes, blood pressure, plasma renin activity |
| DHEA | 25–50 mg/day | Once | Serum DHEAS, androstenedione and free androgen index |
DHEA: Dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEAS: DHEA sulphate.
