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Precautions to be observed while taking Prednisone-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking prednisone as follows: Prednisone intake can result in sodium and water retention with loss of potassium from the body. Increased sodium and fluid volume in circulation can contribute to elevated blood pressure readings. This can predispose hypertensive patients to poor blood pressure control and hypertensive crisis and may necessitate change in dose of antihypertensive medications. Also, low potassium levels, secondary to prednisone intake, can [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Prednisone-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking prednisone as follows: Prostaglandins in the stomach offer protection against development of stomach ulcers. Prednisone by inhibiting overall prostaglandin synthesis, as part of anti-inflammatory activity, reduce the synthesis of prostaglandins in the stomach. This can predispose an individual to increased risk for development of stomach ulcers. Prednisone should be carefully administered in individuals with history of stomach ulcers and be followed-up periodically for recurrence [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Prednisone-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking prednisone as follows: Take prednisone dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Patients can sometimes present with nausea and vomiting, secondary to prednisone intake on empty stomach. Taking the prednisone dose with some food or snack can counter these unpleasant gastrointestinal side-effects. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and [...]

Side Effects of Prednisone-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using prednisone as follows: Prednisone carries the risk of immune suppression and thereby, increases susceptibility to infections. Prednisone use in immunosuppressed individuals can lead to fresh episodes of opportunistic infections, such as, candidiasis and activate latent or inactive infections, such as, chicken pox and tuberculosis. As prednisone intake suppresses the immunity, receiving any live vaccine, such as, flu shot, during the time of prednisone intake can precipitate a [...]

Side Effects of Prednisone-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using prednisone as follows: Prednisone carries risk for bone resorption and reduced calcium deposition in the bone. This can result in thinning out of bones and contribute to development of pathological fractures. Menopausal women are increasingly at risk for pathological fractures, due to absence of estrogens contributing heavily to the skeletal weakness. Inflammatory response and inflammatory mediators are needed for migration of white blood cells and healing proteins [...]