Indication
Allergic and inflammatory disorders of Eye and Ear, Poorly controlled, moderate to severe asthma, Nephrotic syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple sclerosis, Infantile spasms, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Conjunctivitis,
Contra Indication
Live vaccines, herpes simplex keratitis, systemic infections.
Caution
Patients with hypothyroidism, cirrhosis, ulcerative colitis, CHF, convulsive disorders, thrombophlebitis, peptic ulcer, elderly. DM, hypertension, psychological disturbances, osteoporosis, pregnancy, lactation. Adrenal suppression and infection. May cause irreversible growth retardation, glaucoma, corneal perforation.
Side Effect
Glaucoma, Peptic ulceration, Myopathy, Osteoporosis, Growth retardation, Aseptic bone necrosis, Ocular hypertension, Subcapsular cataract, Pancreatic disturbance, Oedema, Moon face. Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia, Nervousness, Nocturia, Increased appetite, Obesity, Euphoria, nervousness, sodium retention.