BNSSG Paediatric Joint Formulary
10.4 Soft tissue and joint disorders
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10.4 Soft tissue and joint disorders
| First line drugs | Second line drugs | Specialist drugs | Secondary care drugs |
10.4.1 Local inflammation of joints and soft tissue
Corticosteroids
Prednisolone (TLS Amber No SCP)
- In children with rheumatic diseases corticosteroids should be reserved for specific indications (e.g. when other therapies are unsuccessful or while waiting for DMARDs to take effect) and should be used only under the supervision of a specialist
Alternative:
Methylprednisolone (TLS Red)
Local Corticosteroid Injections
Triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog®) (TLS Red)
10.4.2 Soft tissue disorders
Link to BNF Soft-tissue disorders
Enzymes
Hyaluronidase (TLS Red)