Side Effects of Panafcortelone Tablets

Panafcortelone is a medication that is used to treat symptoms of inflammation in the body. Panafcortelone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. This medication is a man-made version of the hormone cortisol which is produced by the adrenal glands. As with any medication, side effects may be experienced while taking Panafcortelone tablets. A doctor should be consulted before taking this medication.

Function

• This medication is used to reduce or prevent symptoms of inflammation in various parts of the body caused by injury or any number of conditions. Signs of inflammation include redness, swelling, pain, itching or tenderness. According to emedical.com, "Panafcortelone also suppresses the body's defenses which are responsible for the inflammation in autoimmune diseases, where the defense cells attack the body's own tissues." Panafcortelone enters inflammatory cells and blocks the inflammatory reaction. It only prevents or reduces symptoms, it does not cure them.

Short-Term Side Effects

• Common side effects associated with short-term use of Panafcortelone are nausea, anorexia, vomiting, increased appetite, diarrhea or constipation and stomach bloating or irritation. Most side effects linked with short-term use will improve or resolve themselves with time.

Long-erm Side Effects

• Common side effects associated with long-term use of Panafcortelone are bloating and rounding of the face, headache, dizziness, weight gain, water retention, irregular menstrual periods, extra hair growth, easy bruising, increased sweating, anxiety, blurred vision and severe stomach or intestinal pain. Taking more than recommended doses of this medication increases the risk of experiencing adverse side effects.

Uses

• Panafcortelone tablets have many applications. This medicine is used to treat certain conditions such as severe or chronic asthma, severe allergies, arthritis, skin problems, inflammatory bowel diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancer.

Warnings

• Women who are nursing should not take this medication as it may pass into the breast milk. It may not be safe to take this medication if a person has high blood pressure, glaucoma, epilepsy, tuberculosis, heart disease or stomach ulcers. Panafcortelone tablets should not be used by people who have known allergies to prednisone or prednisolone, the main active ingredient in Panafcortelone. Allergic reactions may include skin rashes, symptoms of hay fever or difficulty breathing.