Indication

Adrenal insufficiency, Anaphylactic reactions, Apthous ulcers, Atopic eczema, Collagen disease, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Contact allergic dermatitis, Discoid eczema, Flexural psoriasis, Graft rejection, Hypercalcaemia, Infantile eczema, Inflammation, Irritant dermatitis, Itching, Joint inflammation, Perineal trauma, Seborrheic dermatitis, Shock, Soft tissue inflammation, Status asthmaticus, Ulcerative protocolitis, Anaphylactic shock, Insect bites, Otitis externa, Sunburn.

Contra Indication

Viral/fungal infections, tubercular or syphilitic lesions, bacterial infections unless used in conjunction with appropriate chemotherapy.

Caution

CHF, hypertension, DM, epilepsy, elderly, patients on prolonged therapy. Gradual withdrawal, pregnancy and lactation.

Side Effect

Sodium retention, fluid retention, heart failure, high blood pressure and potassium loss. Muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, joint inflammation, vertebral compression fractures and cell death in thighbone. Peptic ulcer, stomach bleeding, abdominal distention and ulcerative esophagus. Impaired wound healing, facial redness and increased sweating. Convulsions, stroke, vertigo and headache. Menstrual irregularities, development of Cushingoid state and suppression of growth in pediatric patients. Increased eye pressure and protruding eyeball.