ADVERSE REACTIONS
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances:
Sodium retention, fluid retention, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, potassium loss, hypokalemic alkalosis, and hypertension.
Musculoskeletal: Muscle weakness, steriod myopathy, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, tendon rupture, particularly of the Achilles tendon, vertebral compression fractures, aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, and pathologic fracture of long bones.
Gastrointestinal: Peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage; pancreatitis; abdominal distention; ulcerative esophagitis; Increases in alanine transaminase
(ALT, SGPT), aspartate transaminase (AST, SGOT) and alkaline phosphatase have been observed following corticosteroid treatment.
These changes are usually small, not associated with any clinical syndrome and are reversible upon discontinuation.
Dermatologic: Impaired wound healing, thin fragile skin, petechiae and ecchymoses, facial erythema, increased sweating, and may suppress reactions to skin tests.
Metabolic: Negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism.
Neurological: Increased intracranial pressure with papilledema (pseudo-tumor cerebri) usually after treatment, convulsions, vertigo, and headache.
Endocrine: Menstrual irregularities; development of Cushingoid state; secondary
adrenocortical and pituitary unresponsiveness, particularly in times of stress, as in trauma, surgery or illness; suppression of growth of children; decreased carbohydrate tolerance; manifestations of latent diabetes mellitus; increased requirements for insulin or oral
hypoglycemic agents in diabetics.
Ophthalmic: Posterior subcapsular cataracts, increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, and exophthalmos.
Additional Reactions: Urticaria and other allergic, anaphylactic or hypersensitivity reactions.
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REPORTS OF SUSPECTED DELTASONE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Deltasone. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Possible Deltasone side effects / adverse reactions in 42 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Argentina on 2011-11-22
Patient: 42 year old male
Reactions: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Belatacept
Dosage: route=ev
Indication: Renal Transplant
Start date: 2006-06-05
Mycophenolate Mofetil (Cellcept)
Indication: Renal Transplant
Start date: 2006-06-05
Deltasone
Dosage: started on 05jan2011
Indication: Renal Transplant
Start date: 2006-06-05
Possible Deltasone side effects / adverse reactions in 23 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-15
Patient: 23 year old male weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)
Reactions: Pneumonia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Deltasone
Dosage: strength:5mg; 4 tablets daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Start date: 2010-11-12
Cimzia
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Start date: 2010-12-26
Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B-12; Lactinex; Ultram; Boost Plus; Vitamin B-12; Folic Acid; Vitamin B-12; Prilosec; Multi MAX PO; Methotrexate; Calcium Carbonate-Vitamin D; Vitamin B-12
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