- The participant is receiving corticosteroids (dexamethasone, prednisone, or others) at a dose > 5 mg prednisone orally (PO) two times per day (BID) or equivalent. Participants receiving corticosteroids at higher doses may be eligible if their corticosteroid therapy is tapered to study levels (prednisone 5 mg PO BID) prior to first dose of study medication, without concomitant clinical deterioration