Cortisone

Glucocorticoid

Identification
Generic Name
Cortisone
Brand Name

 
Attributes
Pregnancy
A

Indication
Condition Contra-Indication
Mycosis Fungoides
Pigmented Fungi Infection

 
Other Contra-Indication
Cortisone is contra-indicated in patients with any systemic fungal infection
This drug is contra-indicated in patients with a known allergy to it

Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Contra-Indications

 
Class Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

Side Effects
Common
Skin Thin
Skin: Petechia (Small Red or Purple Spots)
Skin: Small Blood Spot (Ecchymosis)
Brain or Intracranial Pressure Increase
Convulsions
Headache (Cephalgia)
Nausea
Dizziness or a Spinning Sensation (Vertigo)
Uncommon
Blood: Sodium Level High (Hypernatraemia)
Blood: Potassium Decreased (Hypokalaemia)
Fluid Retention
Blood Pressure High (Hypertension)
Muscle Weakness
Bone: Necrosis of Talus, Femoral or Humoral Heads
Cachexia (Weight Loss, Muscle Wasting, Fatigue, Weakness)
Osteoporosis (Reduced Bone Density)
Gastric Perforation
Abdominal Bloating
Pancreatitis (Inflammation Of The Pancreas)
Wound Healing Delayed
Skin Redness (Erythema, Rubor)
Menstrual Periods Abnormal
Growth Impairment or Stunted
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma
Congestive Heart Failure
Vertebral Compression Fracture
Tendon Rupture
Rare

Cortisone

 


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