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Corticosteroids (Hormonal preparations)

Corticosteroids are drugs related to cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are used primarily as anti-inflammatories but could be also used for treating some malignancies or natural hormone deficiency. Corticosteroid Drugs Include: Betamethasone (Celestone), Budesonide (Entocort EC), Cortisone (Cortone), Dexamethasone (Decadron), Hydrocortisone (Cortef), Prednisolone (Prelone), Prednisone (Deltasone) and Triamcinolone (Kenacort, Kenalog).

effect of dexamethasone as antiemittic action?

Hi, I would like to ask something about my sisters health condition. She had a breast cancer. After the examination, it was concluded that chirurgical removal of the part of the left breast must be performed. Of course, only the part attacked by the cancer cells. The other part of the treatment...

by User avatar gaile38112

cotisone injections

Because my husband had so strong pain in knee for a few months, he visited the doctor. He told him it is some kind of inflammation which requires to be treated. The doctor recommended to my husband cortisone injection. He doesn’t know what is that used for, such as I. the only thing we know...

by User avatar Guest

Should I switch form flixotide to singulair?

Few years ago I was diagnosed with asthma. I was prescribed with Flixotide, which I have been taking ever since. Now my doctor thinks that I should be switch to Singulair. What do you think? Have you tried this Singulair stuff? Is it better than Flixotide? What should I do, should I switch form...

by User avatar linea33684

cortisone injections for knees making me flushed

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I have had numerous cortisone injections over the years for my back. I now have a morphine pump implant for the pain. I went to my orthopedic doc for my knee pain yesterday. I have arthritis. He gave me a cortisone shot in both knees. Wasn't bad as I thought just a lil pressure. I put ice on it...

by User avatar oshaneyes118523

cortazone shots info

Hi, I have arthritis and my legs really hurt. My mother had the same problem for the last 20 years, and all that time she used cortisone shots. It was helpful in releasing pain, but I don’t know if it was healthy too. Does anyone know how many injections can I have without any danger of side...

by User avatar Guest

comparing flixotide or becotide with salmeterol separately to flixotide?

I have asthma and allergies get to me easily. I had problems with allergies even before asthma. I have so called atopic constitution. Beside asthma, allergic rthinitis is my main problem which can be very annoying in the spring. I take several medications, including flixotide and salmeterol. When...

by User avatar boothe35998

Treatment With Inhaled Flunisolide?

My son had serious asthma attack last week. We didnt even know that he has asthma before. Now we are faced with new reality. Doctor told us that he will start therapy with Flunisolide Aerosol inhaler. I dont know much about those kinds of medications. Could you please tell us what treatment with...

by User avatar karee40421

Should I BE ABLE TO DRIVE AFTER THE INJECTION?

   I am having a cortizone shot  done today and going alone, is driving suggested ? would I be able to drive home?

by User avatar sannd2

Injection Site Pain for 2 weeks

I had a steroid injection for hip pain and it was injected into the area around my knee. Now my knee has been extremely painful for 2 weeks. The doctor said that she didnt understand what it could be and has offered no explanation. I think I may need a second opionion but would like to know if...

by User avatar Guest

can I use Beconase to help relieve my sinuses?

My sinusitis is very bad and it last more then one week. I have doctor's appointment next week but I don't want to wait until then. I tried all medications that my doctor prescribed me (antibiotics, antihistamine, and decongestants) but none of them seem to be helpful. Should I try with beconase?...

by User avatar alvis46612