Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: hypertension, peripheral edema, THROMBOEMBOLIC EVENTS.
Derm: acne, hirsutism, erythema, rash, skin striae, TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS.
EENT: cataracts, epistaxis, glaucoma, rhinorrhea.
Endo: Cushingoid appearance, ↓ bone density, ↓ growth (children), adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia.
GI: ↑ appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, PEPTIC ULCERATION.
Metab: ↑ weight.
MS: avascular necrosis of joints, back pain, myopathy.
Neuro: headache, depression, euphoria, insomnia, irritability, mood swings.
Resp: cough.
Misc: fever, HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS), INFECTION, KAPOSI'S SARCOMA.
Drug-Drug:
Drug-Food:
Therapeutic Classification: anti-inflammatories, Immunosuppressant agents, n/a
Pharmacologic Classification: corticosteroids
Absorption: Rapidly absorbed.
Distribution: Unknown.
Metabolism/Excretion: Parent drug (prodrug) is rapidly metabolized by esterases to active metabolite (21-desDFZ), which is then further metabolized by CYP3A4 to inactive metabolites. Primarily excreted in urine.
Half-life: Unknown.
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