Corticosteroids (e.g., Prednisone)
Treatment for Silicosis
Typical Dosage: 0.5-1 mg/kg/day, tapered
Effectiveness
45%
Safety Score
50%
Clinical Trials
25
Participants
400
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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50
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
0.5-1 mg/kg/day, tapered
Time to Effect
2-4 weeks
Treatment Duration
weeks to months (tapered)
Evidence Quality
LOWConfidence Score
65%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$50
Monitoring:$400
Side Effect Mgmt:$1,250
Total Annual:$1,700
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
MODERATEQALYs Gained
0.15
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$4,250
Corticosteroids (e.g., Prednisone) Outcomes
for Silicosis
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+45%
Response Rate
+40%
Common Side Effects
Weight gain
+30%
Increased infection risk
+20%
Osteoporosis
+15%
Diabetes
+10%
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov