Indication
Eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, allergies, ulcerative colitis, lupus, sympathetic ophthalmia, temporal arteritis, uveitis, ocular inflammation, visualization during vitrectomy and the prevention of asthma attacks.
Contra Indication
Viral, fungal, tuberculous or purulent infections. Pregnancy. New born babies, premature infants or children below the age of five years. Peptic ulcer. Psychosis. Epilepsy. Renal failure. Osteoporosis. In ophthalmology, herps zoster, herpetic or fungal xeratitis, previous history of cataract.
Caution
Diabetes, hypertension, renal and liver impairment, glaucoma, delayed tissue healing, cirrhosis, heart failure, recent MI, hypothyroidism, thromboembolic disorders. Monitor height in children on prolonged therapy. Avoid rapid drug withdrawal. Elderly, lactation.
Side Effect
Striae, Glaucoma, Atrophy, Steroid purpura, Skin fragility, Osteoporosis, Moon face, Buffalo hump, Distribution of fat on torso. Cushing`s syndrome, Diabetes, Hypertension, Growth suppression, Adrenal suppression. Acne, Hirsutism, Menstrual irregularity, Purpura.
Macleods Pharmaceutical Limited
Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.