Prednisolone and nocardiosis Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5523830-1
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 02, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 134.7 lb, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, immunosuppression, nocardiosis, opportunistic infection. Prednisolone dosage: 40 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5547328-X
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 20, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 134.7 lb, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematocrit decreased, immunosuppression, nocardiosis, opportunistic infection. Prednisolone dosage: 40 MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5286909-8
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: candida pneumonia, nocardiosis, respiratory failure. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient died.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5649196-4
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with renal transplant and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, PROGRAF. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5427539-4
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on Aug 08, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica  and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess , bacterial infection , blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, nocardiosis, renal failure. Prednisolone dosage: 60 MG; QD;. During the same period patient was treated with ORAPRED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5834879-3
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 21, 2008. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood immunoglobulin g decreased, cytomegalovirus antigen positive, lung abscess, lymphocyte count decreased, nocardiosis, pulmonary cavitation, pyrexia. Prednisolone dosage: 7.5 MG, QD 50 MG, QD 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, INSULINECTION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5655881-0
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 13, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatomyositis and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspergillosis, breast cancer , eye infection fungal, nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: DAILY DOSE:60MG-FREQ:ONCE, STARTING DOSE. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, CYCLOSPORINE. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5401972-9
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 17, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with behcet's syndrome , uveitis and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eyelid oedema, injection site discharge, nocardiosis, orbital infection, post procedural infection, retinitis, uveitis, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced. Prednisolone dosage: 7.5 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BETAMETHASONE, TRIAMCINOLONE, ASPIRIN, COLISTIN, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5237998-8
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 02, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disorientation, facial palsy, hemiparesis, nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5308916-9
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disorientation, facial palsy, hemiparesis, nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5086057-6
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, brain abscess, disorientation, facial palsy, hemiplegia, nocardiosis, pleural effusion. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5131567-6
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 02, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess bacterial, brain abscess, disorientation, facial palsy, nocardiosis, pleural effusion, upper motor neurone lesion. Prednisolone dosage: (30 MG). During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, IMMUNOGLOBULINS. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5133183-9
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 02, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5141806-3
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abscess , confusional state, disorientation, facial palsy, hemiparesis, neutrophil count increased, nocardiosis, pleural effusion, white blood cell count increased. Prednisolone dosage: (30 MG). During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE W. Patient recovered.


Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5165220-X
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 10, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain abscess, confusional state, disorientation, facial palsy, hemiparesis, nocardiosis, pleural effusion. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5165230-2
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 13, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain abscess, facial palsy, hemiparesis, nocardiosis, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, pleural effusion. Prednisolone dosage: 30 MG (30 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5165806-2
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 13, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain abscess, nocardiosis, pleural effusion. Prednisolone dosage: 30 MILLIGRAMS; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NEOLAB COTRIMOXAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5744736-9
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 14, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disorientation, facial palsy, hemiparesis, nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5745626-8
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 13, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disorientation, facial palsy, hemiparesis, nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5750077-6
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 19, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5751262-X
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 19, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with anaemia haemolytic autoimmune and was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nocardiosis. Prednisolone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #4975570-5
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Mar 25, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain abscess, chest pain , headache , lung infection, nocardiosis, pyrexia, vomiting. Prednisolone dosage: 10 MG, QOD,. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Prednisolone Side Effects Report #5834880-X
Prednisolone side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 21, 2008. Male patient, 19 years of age, was treated with Prednisolone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood immunoglobulin g decreased, disease recurrence, hepatotoxicity, immunosuppression, leukocytosis, lymphocyte count decreased, nocardiosis, pulmonary mass. Prednisolone dosage: 60 MG, QD, ORAL 45 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPREDNISOLONE, CYCLOSPORINE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient recovered.