The drug "Prednisolone" has long been used in the treatment of a large number of diseases, but the ratio of patients to it is twofold. No matter how effective the medicine “Prednisolone” may seem, side effects from its use can have a negative effect on many organs of the body, since this remedy is a systemic drug.
Prednisolone is prescribed as an anti-inflammatory drug, it is effective due to its antipruritic and anti-allergic actions. Monitoring during treatment by a specialist is mandatory, independent use is strictly not recommended. When prescribing Prednisolone, the doctor describes the side effects of the medicine and gives instructions that should be followed during treatment.
With short-term administration of the drug, side effects do not have a devastating effect on the body and pass without a trace. If treatment with the drug requires a long period, complex problems are possible. The main danger is that the drug "Prednisolo" is a hormonal drug of artificial origin, and the body gets used to it, stopping the production of some of its own hormones. A substitution process is taking place. The principle of action of prednisolone is that the drug actively mobilizes all body systems, the rate of water-salt metabolism increases sharply. In this case, potassium and nitrogen ions are excreted, sodium and water begin to accumulate, blood sugar levels increase, fats accumulate, and a person gains excess weight.
Taking prednisone, side effects can be observed in the work of the endocrine glands. The adrenal function is inhibited, the children begin to lag behind in growth, the menstrual cycle is disturbed in women, the body begins to experience a lack of insulin.
The cardiovascular system suffers. Prednisolone provokes an increase in blood pressure, an exacerbation of chronic heart failure, and scarring on the myocardium heals more slowly.
Possible violations of the musculoskeletal system and gastrointestinal tract. Muscle mass decreases, muscle sagging appears, bones become more fragile, osteoporosis develops. Ulcers may open in the stomach. Taking the drug "Prednisolone" is accompanied by bloating, nausea and vomiting, as well as a sharp increase in appetite.
On the face, the appearance of age spots, and the state of the psyche becomes unstable. Euphoria is replaced by depression, insomnia, headaches appear, visual acuity decreases, even its sudden loss is possible.
When taking prednisone, its interactions with other drugs should be taken into account so as not to aggravate the course of other diseases. The drug reduces the effectiveness of sedatives and antiarrhythmic drugs. Individual doses of the medicine should be selected by a specialist doctor, taking into account the mutual influence of all the drugs taken on the body and on each other.
No less dangerous is such a combination as the drug "Prednisolone" and alcohol. Both of these substances increase blood pressure, while alcohol helps to absorb toxic substances. In the treatment of alcoholic liver cirrhosis , Prednisolone tablets are prescribed .
Contraindications contain a wide range of diseases and functional conditions of the body. With short-term use, individual intolerance to the drug is important. If treatment involves a long period, the underlying diseases should be considered. So, external use of the drug is contraindicated for skin diseases of fungal and viral origin, open wounds and ulcers on the skin, acne vulgaris, under 2 years of age. The introduction of the drug directly into the focus of inflammation requires the study of joint diseases.
The medicine "Prednisolone", the side effects and contraindications of which indicate the possibility of its negative effects on the body, also has an excellent therapeutic effect. Therefore, drug treatment requires constant monitoring of the state of the body, regular testing and monitoring of blood pressure.