Common use
Wysolone is a synthetic analogue of the hormones cortisone and hydrocortisone. The drug causes significant anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antiexudative, antishock, anti-toxic effects. Anti-inflammatory effect of Wysolone is achieved mainly associated with cytosolic glucocorticosteroid receptors. The complex between the hormone and the receptor penetrates into the nucleus of the target skin cell enhances expression of the genes that code synthesis of lipokortins, the substances which inhibit phospholipase A2 and reduce the synthesis of metabolic products of arachidonic acid cyclic known to participate in inflammatory reaction. Antiallergic effect of the drug is explained by its ability to decrease the number of basophils and inhibit the synthesis and secretion of biologically active substances. Wysolone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, collagenosis (skin conditions), infectious nonspecific polyarthritis, psoriasis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, bronchial asthma, acute lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemia, neurodermatitis, eczema, Addison disease (decreased adrenal function), and many others.
Dosage and direction
Individual dosing is necessary for each condition. Acute conditions and initial dose are usually 5-60 mg a day. Maintenance dose is usually 5-10 mg a day. Do not take more of Wysolone than it was prescribed to you. Follow all recommendations of your doctor.
Precautions
Inform your doctor about all diseases you have and especially about liver or kidney disease, a thyroid disorder, diabetes, tuberculosis, malaria, myasthenia gravis, stomach ulcerations, glaucoma, mental illness as use of the steroid may influence these conditions. Steroid medications are known to weaken the immune system, so it may become easier for you to be infected anew or your existing infection may worsen. Inform your doctor if you have been sick recently with an infection. Avoid sick people. Inform your doctor if you have contact with people with chicken pox or measles, because these diseases may be fatally dangerous to people treated with steroids. You should not be vaccinated by ”live” vaccines during treatment with Wysolone. Do not interrupt treatment with Wysolone suddenly to avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Inform your doctor about your pregnancy.
Contraindications
This medication cannot be used in patients with severe hypertension, diabetes and Itsenko-Cushing syndrome, in pregnant women, severe circulatory failure, acute endocarditis (inflammation of the inner cavities of the heart), psychosis, nephritis, osteoporosis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, recent surgery, syphilis, the active form of tuberculosis, in elderly patients.
Side effects
This medication may be a reason for obesity, hirsutism (excess body hair growth in women), acne, menstrual disorders, osteoporosis, Itsenko-Cushing syndrome (obesity, decreased sexual function, bone fragility), gastrointestinal ulcerations, ulcer perforation, hemorrhagic pancreatitis, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), an increase in blood clotting, mental disorders. Withdrawal symptoms are possible, especially after long treatment. Other side effects that should be informed about to your doctor if they worsen are changes in vision, depression, seizures, bloody or tarry stools, low potassium (increased urination, extreme thirst, uneven heart rate), hypertension.
Drug interaction
Concomitant use of Wysolone and anti-diabetic and anticoagulant drugs requires correction of the doses. In patients with Addison’s disease, concomitant use of Wysolone and barbiturates should be exercised with cautiousness.
Missed dose
If you forgot to take your dose in time, contact your doctor or healthcare advisor.
Overdose
This medication is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. Dangerous conditions may be caused by prolonged use of the medication: easy bruising, thinning skin, body fat located in the back, face, neck, and waist, acne or facial hair growth, impotence, menstrual problems.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Store away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. It is not recommended to store in a bathroom and places available for children.
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