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Prednisone

Prednisone belongs to the class of drugs called corticosteroids. Used as immunosuppressant, it also prevents the release of substances in the body that causes inflammatory. Prednisone provides treatment in many different conditions such as some types of cancer and arthritis.

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Why does wheezing and shortness of breathe return after one month of taking prednisone and using asthma prescriptions?

It is probably because that medicine isn't for you. I took Atshmanex for a couple of months and the same thing happened to me. I also have tried prednisone in my day and it was not good to me. Don't give up. Trust me, you haven't tried everything out there. Flovent HFA is what I am taking now and it is doing great.

How long after you stop taking Lithium before it is all out of your system?

It is hard to say, it depends on how much of a dose you took and how often.The half-life, the amount of time it takes to get the drug down to 50% or less in your body can vary from 8 to 20 hours, which means if you have taken it several times, a high dose, or are taking it on a regular basis, then you are looking at several days, perhaps even a week, before it clears out of your system.

How long does it take for your adrenal glands to work after stopping prednisone?

how long does it take for your adrenal glands to start working after stopping predisone

Does the use of Prednisone cause avascular necrosis?

The use of Prednisone can cause Avascular Necrosis. This would affect the bone area. It has been reported that those who have taken doses greater then 20 milligrams a day of Prednisone have experienced this condition, particularly in the hip area.

Can you take Prednisone with milk?

It is recommend that you either eat food or drink milk with this medication

Can you take alcohol while taking allegra?

Allegra may cause dizziness. It does not usually cause drowsiness when used under normal circumstances at the recommended doses. However, these effects may be worse if you take Allegra with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Allegra with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Read more at http://www.drugs.com/cdi/allegra.html#w44pybiUPvSTsa5w.99

What effect does Prednisone have on adrenal function?

Prednisone affects hormone levels in the body which is made up in part by the endocrine system housing the adrenal glands. Adrenal suppression, which is the inability to produce adequate amounts of the bodies natural steroid hormones. This helps in the production aldosterone which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention. The effects on the adrenal function is very minor.

What if you miss a dose of prednizone?

One missed dose should be okay. Just continue giving the rest of the doses.

Can you take Prednisone with ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen is among the family of painkillers known as NSAID's - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In that family is aspirin. It can be a dangerous drug for people who suffer from possible stomach ulcers, or other conditions such as renal difficulties. However, it does work in reducing inflammation which is often associated with menstrual cramps, headache, and muscle pain.

Prednisone is a corticosteroid. Prednisone is prescribed to treat conditions such as allergies, skin inflammation, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, psoriasis, etc. One use of Prednisone is to help prevent the release of substances in the body which cause inflammation.

If your doctor or health-care provider has given you both prednisone and Ibuprofen, it is advisable to follow their advice. However, if you are prone to stomach distress or have known challenges with your kidneys, it may be advisable to consider paracetamol or in some countries 'Tylenol' as an alternative. They do not contribute to stomach distress, are safe during pregnancy, but in all cases must adhere to the maximum daily limits, otherwise you could face serious liver damage and even death.

As for the prednisone, it may be that your doctor has prescribed a 'series pack' which has you increase the amount you take each day, then reduces in steps the amount you take in the following days. If not, it is important to determine how long you're to take prednisone and when to begin tapering off from it. At no point should Prednisone be stopped immediately if you have been taking it consistently for more than five days.

Does a corticosteroid injection and drinking alcohol affect your alcohol level?

No. Corticosteroids can affect your mood, and could combine with alcohol (especially in terms of mood swings), but they will not affect the actual level of alcohol in your blood.

What is prednisolone for?

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Prednisolone is a synthetic analogue of the hormones cortisone and hydrocortisone. It has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antiexudative, antishock, anti-toxic effects.

Prednisolone is a synthetic analogue of the hormones cortisone and hydrocortisone. The drug causes significant anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antiexudative, antishock, anti-toxic effects. Anti-inflammatory effect of prednisolone is achieved mainly associated with cytosolic glucocorticosteroid receptors. The complex between the hormone and the receptor penetrates into the nucleus of the target skin cell enhances expression of the genes that code synthesis of lipokortins, the substances which inhibits phospholipase A2 and reduce the synthesis of metabolic products of arachidonic acid cyclic known to participate in inflammatory reaction. Antiallergic effect of the drug is explained by its ability to decrease number of basophils and inhibit synthesis and secretion of biologically active substances. Prednisolone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, collagenosis (skin conditions), infectious nonspecific polyarthritis, psoriasis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, bronchial Asthma, acute lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemia, neurodermatitis, eczema, Addison disease (decreased adrenal function), and many others.

What is the cause of urinary dribling?

Possibly an enlarged prostrate gland.

See your doctor.

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Can elevated prolactin levels cause weight gain?

Yes, it can. Studies have shown that this can happen, but there have been women (myself included) who haven't had weight gain with prolactimia...when prolactin is reduced in the body, the weight can come off...the higher the prolactin levels, the larger the weight gain...

What not to eat while on Prednisone?

There are no known foods that interact with the function of prednisone, so in that respect there is nothing that needs to be avoided. However, prednisone can make you really hungry (and slightly hyper, especially for the first few days when you begin taking it), depending on how high your dosage is. They weight is normally lost when you stop taking predisone, but getting into bad dietary habits whilst on corticosteroids can be more difficult to break (you can find yourself eating far more sugar than normal on prednisone). If it is making you really hungry, it is still best to attempt to stick to a healthy diet, just to minimise the weight gain associated with corticosteroids (and to aid the weight loss when you stop taking the drug). I.e plenty of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, lower fat dairy products and lean meats. Filling up on protein rich and fibre rich foods may help to make you feel full quicker. (E.g wholemeal bread, meat, tofu, quorn, legumes and dried fruit.)

Does Ssri make you feel spaced out?

The first few days when you take an antidepressant, they may make you feel a little bit spacey or light-headed. This should quickly wear off as your body adjusts. If you still feel that way after four or five days, your doctor probably needs to adjust your dosage.

Patient 2 is being treated for rheumatoid arthritis with prednisone How does this change the diagnosis?

Prednizone is a steroidal anti inflammatory It is generally given when non steroidal anti inflammatory don't do the trick anymore. At fists it is usually given in a fairly high dose and after the inflammation seems to be under control it is gradually reduced. If it is being used for RA it may also be used in conjunction with disease altering drugs like methotrexate and or Plaquinil. these drugs don't cure RA, as there is no cure, however they can be a great help in controlling the inflammation that is responsible for serous joint and other tissue damage that can be caused by RA.

Did Michael Jackson take Prednisone?

Yes, police had conducted a search warrent on Neverland Ranch in 2004 in which a bottle of Prednisone was found.

Can 40 mg of prednisone per day for 19 days turn your German Shepard into a monster?

Yes, that is a very high dose. He will feel like superdog.

Also be aware you can't stop prednisone cold turkey you have to slowly reduce the dose.

Chemical pneumonitis?

Definition

Chemical pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs or breathing difficulty due to inhaling chemical fumes, or aspirating (breathing in and choking on) gastric acid from the stomach, mineral oil, gasoline, or other damaging chemicals.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Many household and industrial chemicals are capable of producing both an acute and a chronic form of inflammation in the lungs. Acute chemical pneumonitis causes swelling of the lung tissue, movement of fluid into the air spaces in the lung, and less ability to absorb oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide. In severe cases, death may result from lack of oxygen reaching the tissues (hypoxia).

Some of the most common dangerous, inhaled substances include:

  • Chlorine gas (during use of cleaning materials such as chlorine bleach, in industrial accidents, or near swimming pools)
  • Grain and fertilizer dust
  • Noxious fumes from smelting, welding, or other metal work and the production of solvents and pesticides
  • Smoke (from house fires and wildfires)

Chronic chemical pneumonitis can occur after only low levels of exposure to the irritant over extended periods of time. This causes inflammation and may bring on fibrosis (scarring) which decreases the ability of the lungs to get oxygen to the body and release carbon dioxide as waste, and stiffening of the lung. Unchecked, this condition may ultimately lead to respiratory failure and death.

Symptoms

Acute:

  • Air hunger (feeling that you cannot get enough air)
  • Cough
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Possibly wet or gurgle sounding breathing (abnormal lung sounds)
  • Unusual sensation (possibly burning feeling) in the chest

Chronic:

Signs and tests

The following tests help determine how severely the lungs are affected:

Treatment

Treatment is focused on reducing symptoms. Oxygen therapy may be helpful. Corticosteroids may be given to reduce inflammation. Antibiotics are usually not helpful or needed.

Expectations (prognosis)

The outcome depends on the chemical agent involved, the severity of exposure, and whether the problem is acute or chronic.

Complications

Respiratory failure and death can occur.

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you have trouble breathing after inhaling (or possibly inhaling) any substance.

Prevention

Household chemicals should be used only as directed and always in well-ventilated areas. Never mix ammonia and bleach together.

Work rules regarding breathing masks should be followed and the appropriate breathing mask should be worn. People who work near fire should take care to limit exposure to smoke or gases.

Be careful about giving mineral oil to anyone who might choke on it (children or the elderly).

Don't siphon gas or kerosene.

References

Mofenson HC, Caraccio TR, McGuigan M, Greensher J. Medical toxicology: ingestions, inhalations, and dermal and ocular absorptions. In: Rakel RE, Bope ET, eds. Conn's Current Therapy 2008. 60th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008: chap 291.