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Prednisone Versus Prednisolone

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Many often wonder when to use prednisone versus prednisolone and why we may see one over the other prescribed in practice. To make it simple it is often about what is the easiest dosage form for the […] The post Prednisone Versus Prednisolone appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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MHRA approves prostate cancer combination therapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation for Lynparza (olaparib) as combination therapy with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone. Patients in both treatment groups also receive either prednisone 5mg twice daily or prednisolone 5mg twice daily.

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Lynparza combination approved in EU for advanced prostate cancer

European Pharmaceutical Review

In the PROpel Phase III trial, Lynparza in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone demonstrated: A reduced risk of disease progression or death by 34 percent versus abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone (based on a hazard ratio [HR] of 0.66; 95 percent confidence interval [CI] 0.54-0.81;

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FDA grants swift review to Lynparza in first-line prostate cancer

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The US regulator has started a priority review of Lynparza (olaparib) in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone as a first-line treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) based on the results of the PROpel trial. months and 16.6 months, respectively. months and 16.6 months, respectively.

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Meloxicam interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Corticosteroids compromise class of medications, which includes: Betamethasone Dexamethasone Fludrocortisone (Florinef) Hydrocortisone (Cortef) Methylprednisolone (Medrol) Prednisolone (Orapred) Prednisone Symptoms of stomach ulcers include heartburn, nausea, and burning stomach pain.

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Medication management while trying to conceive

The Checkup by Singlecare

New evidence shows that corticosteroids like prednisolone may stop a fertilized egg from lodging in the uterus. It’s shown that prednisone may also lower sperm quality. They will help you weigh the risks versus benefits of changing your medication regimen.

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Fluconazole interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Immunosuppressants Immunosuppressants like cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and sirolimus are medications used in multiple conditions, such as aplastic anemia, bone marrow transplant recipients, graft-versus-host disease, psoriasis, and others. Increased cyclosporine exposure can result in side effects like kidney failure and liver damage.