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(steroid drug) A synthetic corticosteroid used to treat a large number of conditions.
Examples of prednisone in a Sentence
I took prednisone from 6-16 yrs and was medication free until I was 42.
Drugs commonly used to suppress the immune system after transplant include prednisone, azathioprine (Imuran ), cyclosporin, OKT3 and ALG.
I'm given a 100mg of an anti-inflammatory drug called prednisone, and two hours later, the pain is completely gone.
Since then I have been on oral prednisone no less than 20 Mg.
Dinsmore et al [65] studied the effect of high dose prednisone in 17 PPS patients (with new muscle weakness ).
Your vet will also probably prescribe a drug like Prednisone to suppress the immune system.
We took him to a vet who has since retired, and he put our dog on prednisone.
Prednisone usually helps calm itching caused by an allergic reaction, but you said it didn't seem to have any affect on your male.
This may include transfusions of platelets, intravenous immunoglobulins, or prednisone.
Prednisone is a steroid medication that decreases the effects of antibodies on platelets and eventually lowers antibody production.
Children with chronic ITP can be treated with prednisone, immune globulin, or large doses of intravenous gamma globulin.
Response to prednisone therapy is about 80 percent.
If platelet levels do not improve within one to four months, or high doses of prednisone are required, splenectomy may be recommended.
Most patients with vasculitis will be given corticosteroids (usually prednisone) to reduce joint pain if present and inflammation in the blood vessels.
Some prophylactic treatments include antidepressants, antihistamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), prednisone, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers.
Examples include cortisone and prednisone.
The most common drug used is prednisone, a steroid that is given to reduce pain, control the fever and skin rash, and improve the strength of the child's muscles.
Prednisone may be given in pill form or as a weekly intravenous infusion.
Unfortunately, prednisone has a number of side effects, ranging from high blood pressure, weight gain, and stretch marks to mood changes and weak or damaged bones.
If taken for a long period of time, prednisone may also lead to the development of eye cataracts and slow down the child's growth.
It is usually given together with prednisone.
Because of the possible side effects of prednisone, however, the diet must be low in salt and sugar.
Prescription cortisone cream or prednisone treatment may be necessary to relieve the itching.
Corticosteroids, including prednisone and dexamethasone, are sometimes prescribed to reduce inflammation and brain swelling.
Corticosteroids such as prednisone and intravenous (IV) fluids may be temporarily given while the child begins a GFD.
Prednisone, a corticosteroid, has been shown to delay the progression of DMD somewhat, for reasons that as of 2004 are still unclear.
Corticosteroids (such as prednisone) are sometimes used to alleviate gastrointestinal tract inflammation but have not been shown to be effective for associated kidney problems.
More severe cases may require oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
The only known medication to successfully stop eosinophilic inflammation is the corticosteroid drug, prednisone.
Mild and sporadic symptoms can be managed with observation, and disabling GI flare-ups can be controlled with prednisone.
Gluococorticoids, such as prednisone or methylprednisolone, are often given to decrease any swelling and to suppress the immune response.
Oral hydrocortisone is prescribed for younger children, and prednisone or dexamethasone is prescribed for older children.
If they require medical treatment, CAH children with the milder form of the disorder are usually effectively treated with hydrocortisone or prednisone.