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prednisone and Cocaine-Related Disorders

prednisone has been researched along with Cocaine-Related Disorders in 8 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.

Cocaine-Related Disorders: Disorders related or resulting from use of cocaine.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Levamisole-induced vasculitis is a well-characterised antineutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA)-positive vasculitis in cocaine abuser patients."7.78The hairy-print for levamisole-induced vasculitis. ( Dupin, N; Lazareth, H; Peytavin, G; Polivka, L, 2012)
"Levamisole is an immunomodulatory drug that was previously used to treat various medical conditions, including parasitic infections, nephrotic syndrome, and colorectal cancer."5.43Prednisone and vardenafil hydrochloride for refractory levamisole-induced vasculitis. ( Kranc, CL; Mandrell, J, 2016)
"Levamisole-induced vasculitis is a well-characterised antineutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA)-positive vasculitis in cocaine abuser patients."3.78The hairy-print for levamisole-induced vasculitis. ( Dupin, N; Lazareth, H; Peytavin, G; Polivka, L, 2012)
"Levamisole is an immunomodulatory drug that was previously used to treat various medical conditions, including parasitic infections, nephrotic syndrome, and colorectal cancer."1.43Prednisone and vardenafil hydrochloride for refractory levamisole-induced vasculitis. ( Kranc, CL; Mandrell, J, 2016)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (37.50)29.6817
2010's3 (37.50)24.3611
2020's2 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pendela, VS1
Kudaravalli, P1
Chhabria, M1
Lesho, E1
Gadarowski, MB1
Agnihothri, R1
Scott, G1
Plovanich, M1
Keith, PJ1
Joyce, JC1
Wilson, BD1
Mandrell, J1
Kranc, CL1
Lazareth, H1
Peytavin, G1
Polivka, L1
Dupin, N1
Strong, DH1
Westcott, JY1
Biller, JA1
Morrison, JL1
Effros, RM1
Maloney, JP1
Alcázar-Guijo, J1
Jiménez-Sáenz, M1
Gómez-Parra, M1
Herrerías-Gutiérrez, JM1
Bhinder, SK1
Majithia, V1

Other Studies

8 other studies available for prednisone and Cocaine-Related Disorders

ArticleYear
Case Report: A Polymicrobial Vision-Threatening Eye Infection Associated with Polysubstance Abuse.
    The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2020, Volume: 103, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Ophthalmic; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antioxidants; Ascorbic Acid; Ceftazidim

2020
Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with levamisole-adulterated cocaine in a c-ANCA positive patient.
    Dermatology online journal, 2021, Jan-15, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic; Betamethasone; Chronic Disease; Coc

2021
Pyoderma gangrenosum: a possible cutaneous complication of levamisole-tainted cocaine abuse.
    International journal of dermatology, 2015, Volume: 54, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Biopsy, Needle; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Drug Contamination; Female; Follow-

2015
Prednisone and vardenafil hydrochloride for refractory levamisole-induced vasculitis.
    Cutis, 2016, Volume: 98, Issue:2

    Topics: Antinematodal Agents; Cocaine; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Drug Contamination; Glucocorticoids; Human

2016
The hairy-print for levamisole-induced vasculitis.
    BMJ case reports, 2012, Aug-08, Volume: 2012

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Adult; Arthralgia; Cocaine; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Female; Fever; Hair;

2012
Eosinophilic "empyema" associated with crack cocaine use.
    Thorax, 2003, Volume: 58, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Crack Cocaine;

2003
Acute pancreatitis, incomplete thrombotic microangiopathy and cocaine abuse: an unusual pathogenic link.
    Intensive care medicine, 2005, Volume: 31, Issue:8

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Alanine Transaminase; Amylases; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Cocaine-Related D

2005
Cocaine use and its rheumatic manifestations: a case report and discussion.
    Clinical rheumatology, 2007, Volume: 26, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Cocaine; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Female; Fibrin; Glucocorticoids; Hu

2007