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prednisone and Aggression

prednisone has been researched along with Aggression in 5 studies

Prednisone: A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.
prednisone : A synthetic glucocorticoid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone (a beta-hydroxy group instead of the oxo group at position 11), which is the active drug and also a steroid.

Aggression: Behavior which may be manifested by destructive and attacking action which is verbal or physical, by covert attitudes of hostility or by obstructionism.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Using a questionnaire that addressed symptoms, we conducted a prospective study of the adverse effects and benefits of therapy with prednisone or prednisolone at two dose levels in 86 children who were 2 to 16 years of age with mild persistent asthma during an acute exacerbation and were unresponsive to therapy with inhaled steroids and beta-adrenergic agents."5.10Adverse behavioral effects of treatment for acute exacerbation of asthma in children: a comparison of two doses of oral steroids. ( Kayani, S; Shannon, DC, 2002)
"Children with SSNS often experience serious problems with anxiety, depression, and increased aggression during high-dose prednisone therapy for relapse."3.70Behavioral effects of corticosteroids in steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome. ( Grey, S; Lande, MB; Soliday, E, 1999)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (40.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Watson, S1
Raj, S1
Eugster, E1
Sanchez, J1
Kayani, S1
Shannon, DC1
CAMINITI, F1
CATTANEO, G1
Reinisch, JM1
Simon, NG1
Gandelman, R1
Soliday, E1
Grey, S1
Lande, MB1

Trials

1 trial available for prednisone and Aggression

ArticleYear
Adverse behavioral effects of treatment for acute exacerbation of asthma in children: a comparison of two doses of oral steroids.
    Chest, 2002, Volume: 122, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Aggression; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anxiety; Asthma; Child; Child, Preschool; Drug Adm

2002

Other Studies

4 other studies available for prednisone and Aggression

ArticleYear
Acute mental status change as the presenting feature of adrenal insufficiency in a patient with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type II and stroke.
    Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM, 2014, Volume: 27, Issue:5-6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Insufficiency; Aggression; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Confusion; Female; Humans;

2014
[Effects of prednisone on histofunctional findings induced by histaminic aggression].
    Rivista d'ostetricia e ginecologia pratica, 1956, Volume: 38, Issue:12

    Topics: Aggression; Histamine; Histamine Agents; Humans; Prednisone

1956
Prenatal exposure to prednisone permanently alters fighting behavior of female mice.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1980, Volume: 12, Issue:2

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Body Weight; Female; Humans; Maternal Behavior; Maternal-Fetal Exchange; Mice;

1980
Behavioral effects of corticosteroids in steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome.
    Pediatrics, 1999, Volume: 104, Issue:4

    Topics: Aggression; Anxiety; Child; Child Behavior; Child, Preschool; Depression; Female; Glucocorticoids; H

1999