prednisone in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for prednisone in the English»Italian Dictionary

prednisone [Brit ˈprɛdnɪzəʊn, Am ˈprɛdnəzoʊn, ˈprɛdnəˌsoʊn] N

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English

Early in her treatment, her doctors prescribed prednisone, a steroid used to reduce inflammation in her joints.

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Prednisone may be used for 36 weeks to reduce macular or optic nerve inflammation and can be started on day 3 of antibiotic therapy.

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However, in difficult-to-manage or widespread cases, systemic prednisone and powerful steroid-free immunosuppressant medications, such as methotrexate, azathioprine or mycophenolate mofetil, may be appropriate.

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Prednisone has also been used in the treatment of migraine headaches and cluster headaches and for severe aphthous ulcer.

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These treatments included intravenous methylprednisolone, oral prednisone, azathioprine, and/or immunoglobulin.

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Steroid treatment (prednisone) and plasmapheresis are no longer considered to be useful treatments; prednisone can exacerbate symptoms.

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In the first two cases the proteinuria has to be negated before treatment with the immunosuppressor can begin, which involves a prolonged treatment with prednisone.

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It must be kept in mind, however, that each of the 5 medications also carry their own risks, on top of prednisone.

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Inhaled steroids such as fluticasone have been used effectively when discontinuation of oral prednisone has resulted in relapse.

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