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MOA:
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Decreases the body’s inflammatory response as well as suppresses the body’s immune system.
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CLASSIFICATION:
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Corticosteroid
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Rx:
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Anaphylaxis, asthma, COPD
Pregnancy Class C |
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:
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Cushing’s syndrome, fungal infection, measles, varicella, known sensitivity ( including sulfites).
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SIDE EFFECTS/PRECAUTIONS:
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---Euphoria, Peptic Ulcer, Hyperglycemia, Hypokalemia
---use with caution in active infections, renal disease, penetrating spinal injury, hypertention, seizures and CHF. |
