Therapeutic agent | Target/action | Dosing |
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Broad immunosuppression | a- Methylprednisolone IV or PO prednisone 1–2 mg/kg/day b- Methylprednisolone IV 10–30 mg/kg/day (maximum 1 g/day for 3 follow-up days) c- Dexamethasone IV/PO 10 mg/m²/day | |
Blocks IL-1 receptor binding | 5–10 mg/kg/day IV/SC q6-12 hr | |
Multiple targets | 1–2 g/kg/day × 2 days IV |