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Prolix is used as an anti-inflammatory or an immunosuppressant medication. Prolix treats many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. Prolix may also be used for purposes not listed in Prolix guide.
What is prolix used to treat?
Prolix is a steroid. Prolix prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prolix also suppresses the immune system. Prolix is used as an anti-inflammatory or an immunosuppressant medication.
Is prolix a steroid?
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What is the generic name for Prolixin?
If you have osteoporosis or bone loss, your doctor may discuss Prolia as a treatment option. It’s a prescription drug that’s used to treat osteoporosis and other forms of bone loss. It’s given to adults who are at high risk for bone fractures. Specifically, Prolia is used to:
What is Prolia used to treat?
What is prednisone prolix for?
Prednisone is indicated in a wide variety of clinical circumstances or disorders affecting the endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular, renal (e.g. nephrotic syndrome), gastrointestinal, skin and integumentary systems, ocular and respiratory system of inflammatory and allergic origin (e.g. bronchial asthma and skin ...
What is prednisone 20 mg used to treat?
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
When should you take prednisone?
Unless your doctor or pharmacist gives you different instructions, it's best to take prednisolone as a single dose once a day, with breakfast. For example, if your dose is 40mg daily, your doctor may tell you to take 8 tablets (8 x 5mg) all at the same time.
What type of pill is prednisone?
Prednisone is part of a group of drugs called corticosteroids (often called "steroids"). Other steroid drugs include prednisolone, hydrocortisone, and methylprednisolone. Prednisone can be given in different ways, including pill, injection, and inhaled.
How quickly does prednisone work?
Prednisone generally works very quickly — usually within one to four days — if the prescribed dose is adequate to reduce your particular level of inflammation. Some people notice the effects of prednisone hours after taking the first dose. When should I not take prednisone and call my doctor?
Can prednisone damage your kidneys?
Results. Anabolic-androgenic steroids can affect the kidney in different aspects. They can induce or aggravate acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and glomerular toxicity.
What are the most serious side effects of prednisone?
High blood pressure. Problems with mood swings, memory, behavior, and other psychological effects, such as confusion or delirium. Upset stomach. Weight gain, with fat deposits in your abdomen, your face and the back of your neck.
What should I avoid while taking prednisone?
Prednisone has a tendency to raise the level of glucose, or sugar, in the blood, which can cause increased body fat or diabetes in some people. It is important to avoid "simple" carbohydrates and concentrated sweets, such as cakes, pies, cookies, jams, honey, chips, breads, candy and other highly processed foods.
Does your body go back to normal after prednisone?
A gradual reduction in prednisone dosage gives your adrenal glands time to resume their usual function. The amount of time it takes to taper off prednisone depends on the disease being treated, the dose and duration of use, and other medical considerations. A full recovery can take a week to several months.
Do prednisone make you sleepy?
Prednisone oral tablet doesn't cause drowsiness but can cause other side effects.
Is taking prednisone safe?
Taking prednisone can increase a person's chance of getting mild to serious, life-threatening infections. Larger doses increase the risk, especially doses for immunosuppression. Older age and taking other drugs that also suppress the immune system increase the risk. Doses of 10 mg or lower pose the least risk.
How long is prednisone good for?
The medication expires 90 days after the bottle is opened. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed.
How long does it take prednisone 20 mg to start working?
How Long Does It Take Prednisone to Work? The medication usually works within 1 to 2 hours. Delayed-release tablets start working in about 6 hours.
What are the worst side effects of prednisone 20mg?
Serious side effects of prednisone may include:Allergic reactions.Cardiovascular problems.Decrease in bone density.Eye damage.Fetal toxicity.High blood sugar.Increased risk of GI perforation.Increased risk of infection.More items...
What should I avoid while taking prednisone?
Prednisone has a tendency to raise the level of glucose, or sugar, in the blood, which can cause increased body fat or diabetes in some people. It is important to avoid "simple" carbohydrates and concentrated sweets, such as cakes, pies, cookies, jams, honey, chips, breads, candy and other highly processed foods.
What is the downside of taking prednisone?
Side effects of oral corticosteroids High blood pressure. Problems with mood swings, memory, behavior, and other psychological effects, such as confusion or delirium. Upset stomach. Weight gain, with fat deposits in your abdomen, your face and the back of your neck.
What is Prolex D?
There are many brands and forms of guaifenesin and phenylephrine available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
How should I take Prolex D?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
What are the side effects of Prolex D?
Prolex D side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Prolex D and call your doctor at once if you have: fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat; or. severe anxiety or nervousness. Common side effects may include:
What is the purpose of phenylephrine?
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
How to measure liquid medicine?
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Can Prolex D be used with other drugs?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Prolex D if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Can you take Prolex D if you are allergic to it?
You should not use Prolex D if you are allergic to it. Do not use Prolex D if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
How to reduce risk of serious medication problems?
Keep a list of all the products you use. Share the list with your doctor and pharmacist to reduce your risk for serious medication problems.
Can you crush a pill?
Do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
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What else should I know about Alprolix?
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed here. Do not use Alprolix for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not share it with other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have.
How is Alprolix administered?
Alprolix is administered by intravenous infusion after reconstitution of the drug powder with the diluent.
What other drugs will affect Alprolix?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including all prescription and non-prescription medicines, such as over-the-counter medicines, supplements, or herbal medicines.
What is the process of combining two or more reconstituted vials into a larger syring?
POOLING is the process of combining two or more reconstituted vials into a larger syringe (not into the diluent syringe) prior to intravenous administration.
How to store Alprolix?
Store Alprolix vials at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze.
Does Alprolix stop working?
Your body can also make antibodies called "inhibitors" against Alprolix, which may stop Alprolix from working properly. Your healthcare provider may need to test your blood for inhibitors from time to time.
Does Alprolix cause blood clots?
Alprolix may increase the risk of forming abnormal blood clots in your body, especially if you have risk factors for developing blood clots. Call your healthcare provider or seek emergency care if you have symptoms of a possible abnormal blood clot, which may include: chest pain, difficulty breathing, unexpected swelling of an arm or leg with or without pain or tenderness.
How long can I take Prolia?
You can use Prolia over a long period of time . In fact, if your osteoporosis is under control while you’re taking Prolia, and you’re not having severe or bothersome side effects, you should continue taking the drug for as long as your doctor recommends.
How long does Prolia stay in your system?
Prolia stays in your body for about 6 months after you’ve received your dose. Over these 6 months, the drug works to block bone breakdown in your body, which strengthens your bones overall. After 6 months, you’ll need to get another dose of Prolia so that the medication can continue to work.
Is Prolia safe to use?
Yes, Prolia is safe and effective to treat osteoporosis and to prevent bone loss in certain people.
Can older people use Prolia?
Yes, in general, Prolia is a safe and effective medication for older people to use. In fact, many people who have osteoporosis are older adults. This is because as we age, our hormones change. And these changes can increase our risk of osteoporosis.
Is Prolia used to treat osteopenia?
No, not usually. With osteopenia, your bones are weaker than usual. But your bones aren’t as weak and brittle as they would be with osteoporosis.
Does Prolia cause any eye-related side effects?
No, in clinical trials of Prolia there weren’t any eye-related side effects reported. However, certain other medications used to treat osteoporosis may cause eye-related side effects. This includes medications such as risedronate (Actonel) and alendronate (Fosamax).
Can Prolia cause kidney stones?
No, kidney stones weren’t reported as a side effect of Prolia in clinical trials.
How does Prolia work?
Prolia works by blocking osteoclasts (certain bone cells) from breaking down bone tissue in your body. This is the drug’s mechanism of action. Specifically, Prolia works by blocking a protein called RANK. The drug attaches to the RANK protein and helps prevent osteoclasts from breaking down bone.
What is Prolia used for?
Specifically, Prolia is used to: treat osteoporosis in males and in females who’ve gone through menopause.
Is Prolia a bisphosphonate?
No, Prolia isn’t a bisphosphonate. Instead, it belongs to a different group of medications called biologics. (Biologic medications are made from living organisms).
How does Prolia compare with Forteo?
Prolia and Forteo are both used to treat osteoporosis. They have some similar uses and side effects, but they also have some differences.
Can you ever stop taking Prolia? If so, will you have withdrawal symptoms?
Yes, if recommended by your doctor, you can stop taking Prolia. But doing so can cause more bone breakdown and increase your risk for bone fractures. In fact, bone breakdown is higher in the first several months after you stop Prolia.
Does Prolia cause weight gain?
Studies of Prolia didn’t report weight gain as a side effect of the drug. But weight gain may occur with other medications you take or other health conditions you have.
What are the side effects of Prolia?
Serious side effects of Prolia that have been reported include: serious infection, such as urinary tract infection (UTI) and skin infection. unusual bone fractures in your thigh. increased risk of bone fracture after stopping Prolia treatment, such as having multiple spine fractures.
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Medically reviewed by Militian Inessa Mesropovna, PharmD. Last updated on 2020-04-07
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WARNINGS
Orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been associated with severe colitis which may result in patient death. Use of the topical formulation of clindamycin results in absorption of the antibiotic from the skin surface.
PRECAUTIONS
Prolic Topical Solution contains an alcohol base which will cause burning and irritation of the eye. In the event of accidental contact with sensitive surfaces (eye, abraded skin, mucous membranes), bathe with copious amounts of cool tap water.
PRECAUTIONS
Systemic absorption of clindamycin has been demonstrated following topical use of this product. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of topical clindamycin. If significant diarrhea occurs, Prolic Foam should be discontinued.
PRECAUTIONS
Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including clindamycin, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile.
WARNINGS
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. Prolic ® (clindamycin phosphate pledget) is known to be a mild irritant in humans and animals. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, lips, other mucous membranes, or areas of broken skin.
