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Common side effects with short-term use include nausea, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, increased appetite, and fatigue. [5] More severe side effects include psychiatric problems, which may occur in about 5% of people. [9] Common side effects with long-term use include bone loss, weakness, yeast infections, and easy bruising. [6]
Common side effects may include cataracts, bone loss, easy bruising, muscle weakness, and thrush. [3] Other side effects include weight gain, swelling, high blood sugar, increased risk of infection, and psychosis. [4] [3] It is generally considered safe in pregnancy and low doses appear to be safe while the user is breastfeeding. [5]
Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a synthetic glucocorticoid, primarily prescribed for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. [4] [5] [6] It is either used at low doses for chronic illnesses or used concomitantly at high doses during acute flares.
Monograph: License data: US ... Prednisolone sodium phosphate is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid and a corticosteroid ester. References. External links
Hydrocortisone is the pharmaceutical term for cortisol used in oral administration, intravenous injection, or topical application.It is used as an immunosuppressive drug, given by injection in the treatment of severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis and angioedema, in place of prednisolone in patients needing steroid treatment but unable to take oral medication, and perioperatively in ...
Prednisolone acetate is acutely toxic with an LD50 of >240 mg/kg for a rat and 3500 mg/kg for a mouse. Effects may present delayed. Target organs include adrenal cortex, bones, and eyes. It is also a known teratogen. [3] Class B PPE should be worn when working with this chemical. Any contact with this chemical should be taken seriously and the ...
Common side effects of fludrocortisone include high blood pressure, swelling, heart failure, and low blood potassium. [3] Other serious side effects can include low immune-system function, cataracts, muscle weakness, and mood changes. [3] Whether use of fludrocortisone during pregnancy is safe for the fetus is unknown. [5]
Fluoxymesterone is or has been used in the treatment of hypogonadism, delayed puberty, and anemia in males and the treatment of breast cancer in women. [1] [12] It is specifically approved in one or more countries for the treatment of hypogonadism in men, delayed puberty in boys, and breast cancer in women. [13]