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Side Effects of Prednisone-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using prednisone as follows: Prednisone, as part of action of body metabolism, increases the breakdown of glycogen to glucose and result in elevated blood glucose levels. This can predispose diabetic patients to poor glycemic control and may necessitate change in dose of antidiabetic medications. Prednisone, by influencing the body metabolism, can significantly increase the appetite and intake, which can contribute to significant weight gain and obesity. This can [...]

Side Effects of Prednisone-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using prednisone as follows: Prednisone use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, mild skin rash, and diarrhea. These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve in a week or two. Taking prednisone with a small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Prednisone use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some [...]

Contraindications for Prednisone Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using 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, poor blood pressure control in hypertensive individuals, and extra load on failing heart, thus complicating cardiac function in individuals with CHF. Also, low potassium levels, secondary to prednisone intake, can result in serious complications of [...]

Contraindications for Prednisone Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for 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. Prednisone is contraindicated or used cautiously in individuals with personal or family history of osteoporosis and pathological fractures. Depending on the dose of intake, prednisone use can result in mood swings ranging from euphoria to depression. Individuals [...]

Contraindications for Prednisone Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using prednisone as follows: Prednisone is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of prednisone could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Prednisone is significantly eliminated in urine, by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate prednisone from their body normally, which allows the medication [...]