Corticosteroids : Before Using

Corticosteroids - Otic

Corticosteroids *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For otic corticosteroids, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to corticosteroids. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as certain preservatives or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies with otic corticosteroids have not been done in pregnant women. However, in animal studies, corticosteroids have been shown to cause birth defects. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Corticosteroids pass into breast milk. Be sure you have discussed the chance to the child and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

There is no special info about the use of otic corticosteroids in child. Children born to mothers taking otic corticosteroid therapy during their pregnancy must be observed for decrease in growth and for hypoadrenalism - anorexia, low blood pressure and weakness.

Elderly care

Although there is no special info about the use of otic corticosteroids in the elderly, they are not expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than they do in younger adults.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction may occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking otic corticosteroids, it is especially important that your family doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking the following:

Phenytoin - Dilantin

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of otic corticosteroids. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Diabetes mellitus - sugar diabetes
Epilepsy Using otic corticosteroids may worsen this condition

Heart disease Irregular heartbeat and change in blood pressure are more likely to occur

Glaucoma
High blood pressure Otic corticosteroids may increase the pressure in the blood vessels of the eye and throughout the body

Osteoporosis Otic corticosteroids increase the risk of bone fractures

Fungal infections
Tuberculosis
Viral infections
Otitis media, chronic
Any other ear infection or condition - or history of Otic corticosteroids may worsen existing infections or cause new infections

Punctured ear drum Using otic corticosteroids with a punctured ear drum may damage the ear