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Support the hospital by making a donation online , joining our Heroes in Healing monthly donor program , or visiting our site to learn about the other ways you can give back. Our Sites. Liver Transplant Medications. Liver Transplant. Prednisone Uses Rejection occurs when the body recognizes the transplanted organ as foreign, and attacks the organ as if it were a harmful intruder. Prednisone Dosage Prednisone is taken orally and is available as a liquid or in tablet form. How to Properly Take Prednisone Prednisone should never be taken on an empty stomach.
Missed Doses If your child misses a dose of prednisone, call your coordinator for advice. Prednisone Side Effects Common side effects of prednisone include: Stomach upset, nausea. These symptoms can often be avoided when prednisone is taken after eating. H igh blood sugar hyperglycemia. Report symptoms of high blood sugar immediately. It may be necessary for your child to avoid concentrated sweets and take medications to lower his or her blood sugar. Report swelling to your transplant coordinator if your child gains more than two pounds in a day.
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The onus is on you, the user, to ensure that you have downloaded the most up-to-date version of a consumer health information handout. The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. Corticosteroid medicine. Corticosteroid medicine Corticosteroid medicines are synthetic created in a laboratory. Why does my child need corticosteroids? Doctors prescribe corticosteroids for a number of different conditions, including: Asthma, croup: Many conditions that involve inflammation and swelling of the airways will respond to corticosteroids.
When used for these conditions, treatment is usually limited to two to three days at a time. Corticosteroids may be helpful in controlling the inflammation that causes IBD flare-ups. Corticosteroids can help preserve muscle strength and function in children with DMD, and may also help preserve the heart and breathing muscles. Autoimmune disease: In these conditions, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks parts of the body. Corticosteroids help to dampen the immune response, reducing the symptoms in severity and duration.
Before giving your child corticosteroids If your child has previously had a bad reaction to any steroids or other medications, tell your doctor.
Before prescribing corticosteroids, the doctor will also find out whether your child has any of the following problems: diabetes or blood sugar problems stomach or intestine problems eye problems e. Are there any side effects of corticosteroids?
The most common steroid side effects are: weight gain roundness of the face mood changes irritability, hyperactivity slower growth rate loss of calcium from the bones osteoporosis development of cataracts clouding in the eyes a slight increase in body hair, especially on the arms, legs and back. Regular health checks Your child should have regular general health checks so doctors can watch out for possible corticosteroid side effects.
These health checks should include: measurement of height and weight blood pressure urine screening lung-function test muscle-strength test calcium in bones by a bone density, or DEXA, scan eye check-up. Reducing osteoporosis It is very important for children on long-term corticosteroid treatment to have plenty of calcium and vitamin D to avoid developing osteoporosis.
What safety measures should you take when your child is using corticosteroids? Call your doctor if your child gets chickenpox or comes in contact with someone who has chickenpox. Before your child has any kind of operation, even on the teeth, or an emergency treatment, tell the doctor or dentist that your child is taking a corticosteroid. Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before you give your child any other medicine, even medicine that you can buy without a doctor's order prescription.
Other important information. What other important information should you know about prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone? Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist. Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.
Make sure you always have enough corticosteroids to last through weekends, holidays and vacations. Call your pharmacy at least two days before your child runs out of medicine to order refills.
Keep corticosteroid tablets at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do NOT store in the bathroom or kitchen. Check with your pharmacist how to store corticosteroid liquid. Storage will depend on the type of corticosteroid your child is taking. Do not keep any medicines that are out of date.
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