Indication
Corticosteroid prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, certain blood disorders and skin conditions.
Contra Indication
Cerebral oedema, Cushing's syndrome, Fungal infection, Peptic ulcer, Psychosis, Viral infection, Herpes simplex keratitis, Syphilis, Tuberculosis, Vaccinia, Hypersensitivity, Varicella.
Caution
Patients with history of heart problems, heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney, liver disease, diabetes, seizures, under active thyroid, adrenal gland problems, mental problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, infections, stomach problems, muscle weakness, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effect
Hypertension, Arrhythmia, CNS, Endocrine, Metabolic and GI effects, hirsutism, acne, skin atrophy, bruising, hyperpigmentation; transient leukocytosis, arthralgia, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, fractures, cataracts, glaucoma, infections, hypersensitivity reactions, avascular necrosis, secondary malignancy, intractable hiccups.