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Pediatrics General 87023b92

Which one of the following drugs is used for fetal therapy of congenital adrenal hyperplasia

A
Hydrocortisone
B
Prednisolone
C
Fludrocortisone
D
Dexamethasone
High-Yield Explanation
These patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia require lifelong treatment. Patients with salt wasting and virilizing forms should be treated with hydrocortisone(10-15 mg/m2/day)and fludrocortisone (0.1mg/day). After completion of growth, synthetic glucocorticoid preparations( dexamethasone, prednisolone)can be used

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