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Doctor insights on: Prednisolone Treat Tuberculosis

They don't: Mycobutin (rifabutin) is an alternative to Rifampin for the treatment of tb. However, you would never treat TB with either of those drugs alone. Tb always requires combination therapy to prevent resistance. Rifampin is combined with 2-3 other anti-tb drugs. Prednisolone does not treat tb, but it is sometimes used to treat inflammatory symptoms that can occur as a result of TB or TB therapy. ...Read more

Take as prescribed: You don't tell me what organ is infected and which other drugs have been prescribed. Mycobutin (rifabutin) is an effective anti-tuberculous medication. Prednisolone is necessary in some (not all) tuberculosis cases. In short, without more information, take as prescribed by your physician. ...Read more

Complicated: Rifabutin (mycobutin) is generally used in treating mycobacterium avium infection. When TB is treated it is usually in a combination of three drugs, the most common being isoniazide, rifambin and ethambutol. Prednisolone is seldom used in treating TB unless there is meningitis or pericarditis and there is some argument about the latter. ...Read more

Cholesterol, Liver &: Obesity.
You are now at the perfect age to change your future. I cannot interpret why you were on prednisolone... But your cholesterol is high. Your triglycerides, the free fat storage molecules made from excess calories and sugars are way off the chart...And your weight is not ideal.

Calorie limitation with the majority being proteins and regular moderate exercise are vital. ...Read more

Better not: As it will keep rebounding if it is urticaria, see a specialist: a dermatologist or an allergist for better management, if you have already done so, keep the follow up or seek a second opinion, but don't self manage, good luck ...Read more

The first medicine: Sounds like a combination cough and cold syrup, the second one is a steroid (use for reactive airway disease /asthma /bronchitis) and the third one is an antibiotic for bacterial infection. You need to clarify this with her pediatrician! ...Read more

See below: When treated? The Prednisolone will last a day, so if treated only once, child may need more. Amoxicillin will not treat almost all croup since it is almost always viral. If problems breathing, get seen. ...Read more

Bells palsy: The best thing to do for the eye is to keep it lubricated. Bell's palsy makes the eyelid not close to protect the surface of the eye, hence the eye can get very dry and irritated. This can make the vision blurry. Use a thicker lubricating drop at night. ...Read more

Might upset stomach: There are no adverse interactions between the two, but both can be gastric (stomach) irritants, so you could develop some heavy duty heartburn/gi upset doing both. Would really try to keep the alcohol light, and make sure you have food in your stomach with it and don't otherwise overindulge. ...Read more

Many: Prednisolone eye drops have a few short term side effects, like occasional irritation with use and increaed intraocular pressure. With long-term use, they can cause cataracts, glaucoma and increase your risk of infection. ...Read more

Very effective: Prednisolone drops (used up to every hour) is very effective. Sometimes oral steroids or injection of steroids around the eye are needed. ...Read more

Effective: Omnipred is one of the types of prednisolone and in my experience at the appropriate dosage works well. Some generic brands seem to not work as well. Good luck ...Read more

Steroid medicine: This is a brand of oral, anti-inflamatory, steroid medicine (prednisolone) often used in children that are not ready for tablets or capsules. ...Read more

Steroid medicine: This is a brand of oral, anti-inflamatory, steroid medicine (prednisolone) often used in children that are not ready for tablets or capsules. ...Read more

An oral steroid: Pediapred (prednisolone) is a liquid oral steroid. ...Read more

Drug interactions: Using the epocrates drug database I find no reported drug interactions betwen Cefdinir and prednisolone. ...Read more

Yes it can: While it is not the most common side effect, it certainly cause this. If you notice any other symptoms, please discuss with your prescribing physician. ...Read more

Ummm, depends...: Under the care of a board certified pediatrician or neonatologist or pediatric endocrinologist, there may be specific instances when Prednisolone is warranted. Obviously this medicine is known for far-reaching side effects; however, most often, Prednisolone is given only for short "bursts"--meaning for only a few days. It is would be best for you to discuss this valid concern with your doctor. ...Read more

Prednisilone: A form of prdnisone. Used in many instances. ...Read more

Asthma meds: If he has moderate to severe asthma he can take the two drugs. ...Read more

Steroid treatment: The treatment of nephrotic syndrome in adults using steroids (s) is usually for 12-20 weeks. The n response to s is variable, depending on the renal disease being treated. Minimum change disease responds better than focal sclerosis. If s do not resolve proteinuria, other agents may be used. Please speak to your nephrologist for more information concerning you particular case. Good luck. ...Read more

Yes: This is common I sinus infections etc the steroid shrinks swollen membranes and the antibiotics help resolve the bacterial infection. Remember its a sword, the steroid lessens your immune system function ...Read more

Powerful&PoorlyKnown: Steroid hormones (all derivatives of cholesterol) analogous to cortisol induce greater activity of osteoclasts (bone degrading cells) vs. Osteoblasts (bone forming cells). This has long been observed, both in spontaneously occurring & iatrogenic (doc, medication induced) cushing's disease. However, like many other issues, though always happens, this does not mean all the details are understood. ...Read more

No interactions: Oral steroid medication such as Prednisolone can be taken along with an oral antibiotic such as amoxicillin. ...Read more

It is effective but!: Though it is effective we need to know where the sarcoidosis is. Also we need to know about the side effects of the prednisone. These issues need to be discussed with your physician ...Read more

Absolutely!: There is no problem with taking both at the same time, but i'd recommend taking them with food in the stomach to minimize digestive side effects. ...Read more

Nephrotic syndrome: Standard treatment appraoches to nephrotic syndrome in which your kidney is leaking out a lot of protein in your urine and leads to accumulation of excess body fluid [edema] is a steroid medication like prednisone. If that doesn't work, the next step is usually cytotoxic medications lik, e the medications that are used to treat cancer. A specialist will decide which is best for you. ...Read more

Yes: They are safe to give together. However, I would only give the Prednisolone if it was prescribed to her. ...Read more

Exercise: Exercise will help yiu gain strength. Push ups. Lifting weights or swimming or good examples.-also eat healthy, include protein in your diet. ...Read more

Need more info: Why are you taking Prednisone and what dose are you taking? Need more specifics to be able to provide an answer. ...Read more