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Endocrine/Metabolic
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Adrenocortical steroid
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Corticosteroid; reduces swelling. It is used to treat many conditions, among them: allergic reaction, skin diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, blood disorder, eye problems, arthritis, digestive problems, and for hormone replacement.
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Individualize dosage based on disease and patient response. Usual range from 20 to 240 mg/day but may differ depending on disease severity, take with food.
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Category C
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Increase appetite, weight gain, upset stomach, dizziness, muscle weakness.
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Pregnancy Risk Categories defined:
A: Studies in pregnant women failed to show a risk to the fetus in the first
trimester - with no evidence of risk in the later trimesters.
B: Animals studies indicate no adverse effect to the fetus, but there are no adequate,
clinical studies in pregnant women.
C: Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there are no adequate,
clinical studies in humans. Despite potential risks, the drug may be useful in pregnant
women.
D: There is evidence of risk to the human fetus, but the potential benefits of use in
pregnant women may be acceptable, despite potential risks.
X: Studies in animals or humans show fetal abnormalities, or adverse reaction reports
indicate evidence of fetal risk. Warning: the risks involved clearly outweigh any
potential benefit from using the drug in pregnant women, regardless of trimester.
NR: Not rated (i.e., no information available at this time as to the potential
risks or benefits).
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