Prednisone
(Deltasone, Orasone, Liquid Pred)
Category:
Description:
Indications:
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Anti-inflammatory
or immunosuppressant agent in the treatment of a variety of diseases
including those of hematologic, allergic, inflammatory, neoplastic,
and autoimmune origin
Contraindications:
Precautions:
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Pregnancy
category B; compatible with breast feeding
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Psychosis,
acute glomerulonephritis, amebiasis, cerebral malaria, child < 2
years
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Elderly,
AIDS, tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, osteoporosis
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Ulcerative
colitis, CHF, myasthenia gravis, renal disease, esophagitis
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Peptic
ulcer, ocular herpes simplex, live virus vaccines, hypertension
Adverse
Reactions (Side Effects):
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CNS:
depression, headache, mood changes, psychosis, seizures, vertigo
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CV:
CHF, hypertension, tachycardia, thromboembolism, thrombophlebitis
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EENT:
blurred vision, cataracts, increased intraocular pressure
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GI:
abdominal distension, diarrhea, GI hemorrhage (esophagitis, peptic
ulcer) increased appetite, nausea, pancreatitis
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HEME:
leukocytosis
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METAB:
Cushingoid syndrome, decreased glucose tolerance, decreased
testosterone levels, growth suppression in children, HPA axis
suppression, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, sodium
and fluid retention
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MS:
aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, fractures, muscle mass
loss, osteoporosis, weakness
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SKIN:
acne, bruising, ecchymosis, petechiae, poor wound healing, striae,
suppression of skin test reactions, thin fragile skin
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Dosage:
Administered
orally (tablet, solution)
Drug
interactions:
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NSAIDs:
increased risk of GI ulceration
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Antidiabetics:
increased blood glucose in patients with diabetes
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Salicylates:
enhanced elimination of salicylates; possible subtherapeutic
salicylate concentrations
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Cyclosporine:
possible increased concentrations of both drugs, seizures
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The information contained here is an
abbreviated summary. For more detailed and complete information, consult the
manufacturer's product information sheets or standard textbooks
Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health
Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington,
D.C., 20372-5300
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