Evigrade
Moderate

Acetylsalicylic acid × Prednisolone

Antiplatelet agents (low dose) / NSAIDs (analgesic dose)×Glucocorticoids

Mechanism

Similar to ASA + methylprednisolone. Prednisolone + antiplatelet – additive risk of GI ulcer and bleeding.

Symptoms

Epigastric pain, nausea, heartburn. With prolonged therapy: peptic ulcer and GI bleeding risk (black stools, vomiting blood). Older patients and prior peptic ulcer disease: higher risk.

Management

For short prednisolone courses, cardioprotective aspirin is acceptable with pantoprazole cover. For prolonged systemic therapy, watch dyspepsia symptoms carefully.

Sources

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