Question

A 64-year-old man is admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia. He requires 4 L/min oxygen to maintain saturations at 93% on air and has no contraindications to steroids. What is the most appropriate pharmacological treatment in addition to supportive care?

Accepted Answer

Oral Dexamethasone 6 mg once daily for up to 10 days

Answer

High-dose intravenous Methylprednisolone 1 g daily

Answer

No steroid therapy is indicated in COVID-19

Answer

High-dose oral Prednisolone 60 mg once daily

Answer

Inhaled Budesonide only

Practice question

A 64-year-old man is admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia. He requires 4 L/min oxygen to maintain saturations at 93% on air and has no contraindications to steroids. What is the most appropriate pharmacological treatment in addition to supportive care?