Introduction The drug known under the trade name “Decortin®” contains the active ingredient prednisolone. Decortin® is therefore a synthetically produced glucocorticoid, i.e. a hormone which in the human body is actually produced in the adrenal cortex. Glucocorticoids in turn belong to the group of steroid hormones. Their production is based on a cholesterol molecule, the … Decortin®
The side effects of prednisolone are the result of the described effects, which influence The hormone and electrolyte balance Skin Muscles Bones Nervous system and Psyche Gastrointestinal tract Circuit Immune System Blood and Eyes Under prednisolone administration, conceivable side effects on the hormone balance are the development of Cushing’s syndrome with full moon face and … Side effects of Prednisolone
The dosage of prednisolone depends on the disease to be treated and the individual responsiveness of the patient. In general, it can be said that severe and acute diseases are treated with higher doses of Prednisolone than mild and chronic diseases. Usually, prednisolone treatment starts with a high initial dose and, if clinical improvement is … Dosage of Prednisolone
Product names (exemplary): 1,2-Dehydrocortisol Deltahydrocortisone Metacortandralon Predni blue® Prednisolone acis Predni h tablinen® Prednisolone is an artificially produced glucocorticoid. These in turn form the group of steroid hormones, which are produced in the adrenal cortex. Related to prednisolone in structure and mode of action is the naturally occurring cortisone or hydrocortisone produced in the body … Prednisolone
dexamethasone Definition Fortecortin® is a synthetically produced hormone of the adrenal cortex called glucocorticoid. It has an anti-inflammatory and weakening effect on the immune system. Fields of application A distinction is made between local and systemic (affecting the whole body) use. In the local application, Fortecortin® is used for local inflammations that do not respond … Fortecortin®
Contraindications As with all medicines, there are situations in which Fortecortin® should not be given. However, if an emergency occurs in which the administration of Fortecortin® can save lives, there is no contraindication. Fortecortin® must not be prescribed in cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug. Further contraindications are: In general, Fortecortin® must … Contraindications | Fortecortin®
Side effects The side effects that may occur when taking Fortecortin® depend on the dosage and duration of treatment as well as on the patient (age, sex, health condition). The shorter the duration of therapy, the lower the probability of adverse effects. The following symptoms are typical side effects of Fortecortin® and other dexamethasone products … Side effects | Fortecortin®
