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Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Deltasone • Prednicot • predniSONE Intensol • Rayos • Sterapred • Sterapred DS Canadian Brand Name • APO-predniSONE • Teva-predniSONE • Winpred Descriptions Prednisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, endocrine problems, eye or vision problems, stomach or bowel problems, lupus, skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Prednisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

• Immune system effects warning: • Prednisone may weaken your immune system. A weakened immune system makes you more likely to get infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have recently been sick, especially with • Tell your doctor about any recent infections or if you develop any symptoms of an infection, such as • Live vaccines warning: Don’t receive live vaccines while taking prednisone in high doses. If you do, your immune system might not be able to handle the vaccine properly. This may lead to an infection. If you’re not sure if a vaccine is a live vaccine, ask your doctor. • Weak bones warning:Prednisone can cause bone loss and • Adrenal suppression warning: Prednisone can cause adrenal suppression (when your adrenal glands stop making certain hormones in your body). This can happen if you take this drug for a long time or if you suddenly stop taking this drug. Do not stop taking prednisone without talking to your doctor first. • Harm to fetus warning: Prednisone can cause harm to a fetus if taken during pregnancy. The risk is greater if you take the drug during the first trimester of pregnancy. If you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, talk with your doctor about benefits, risks, and possible treatment options. Prednisone is a prescription steroid drug. It comes as an immediate-release tablet, a delayed-release tablet, and a liquid solution. You take all of these forms by mouth. Prednisone delayed-release tablet is available as...

Steroid medicines (known as corticosteroids) are man-made versions of natural steroids. There are several different forms of steroid medicines. The form discussed in this leaflet is the tablet form, taken by mouth, called oral steroids. Other types of steroids include creams, inhalers, drops and sprays. These are discussed in the separate leaflets called Oral Steroids In this article • What oral steroids are there? • Types of oral steroids • What are oral steroids usually prescribed for? • What is the dose? • When do I take it? • Do steroids cause any side-effects? • Who cannot take oral corticosteroids? • How do I stop oral steroids? • Some other important points about oral steroids • Can I take other medicines when I am taking steroids? • What should I do if I am taking one of the medicines which interact with oral steroids? • Can I take oral steroids if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? What oral steroids are there? Steroids (also known as cortisone or corticosteroids) are chemicals that occur naturally in the body. Steroids reduce inflammation, suppress the body's immune system, and block DNA from being made, as well as blocking a chemical called histamine (released during an allergic reaction). Steroid medicines are man-made but are similar to these natural hormones. Steroids used to treat disease are called corticosteroids. They are different to the anabolic steroids which some athletes and bodybuilders use. Anabolic steroids have very different effects. Steroids are a...

Prednisolone Generic name: prednisolone [ pred-NIS-oh-lone] Brand names: Prelone, Hydeltra-T.B.A., Hydeltrasol, Key-Pred, Cotolone, Predicort, Medicort, Predcor, Bubbli-Pred, and others Dosage forms: oral liquid, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral disintegrating tablet Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is prednisolone? Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that may be used to reduce inflammation and calm down an overactive immune system. It works by mimicking the effects of cortisol, a hormone released by the adrenal glands (located on top of the kidneys) that regulates metabolism and stress. Prednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, Prednisolone has predominantly glucocorticoid activity, which means it mainly affects our immune response and reduces inflammation, rather than affecting the body's balance of electrolytes and water (this is called mineralocorticoid activity). Prednisolone was FDA approved in 1955. Warnings You should not use prednisolone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Before taking this medicine You should not use prednisolone if you are allergic to it, or if you have: • a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Prednisolone can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection ...

If you have a condition involving • • severe allergies • various forms of arthritis, • certain skin diseases, including • inflammatory eye conditions, such as • inflammatory bowel disease, such as • flare-ups of • • certain blood disorders, such as • • certain hormone problems, such as To learn more about prednisone’s uses, see “ Prednisone basics Prednisone belongs to a group of drugs called Prednisone comes as an immediate-release tablet that you swallow. (An immediate-release drug is released into your body right away.) Prednisone also comes in other forms taken by mouth, but these are not covered in this article. Prednisone brand-name versions The prednisone immediate-release tablet is only available as a generic drug. Like most drugs, prednisone may cause mild or serious side effects. The lists below describe some of its more common side effects. These lists don’t include all possible side effects. Keep in mind that side effects of a drug can depend on: • your age • other health conditions you have • other medications you take Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about the potential side effects of prednisone. They can also suggest ways to help reduce side effects. Mild side effects Here’s a short list of some of the mild side effects that prednisone can cause. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or read prednisone’s Mild side effects of prednisone that have been reported include: • • nausea • increased appetite • weight...

Steroid medicines (known as corticosteroids) are man-made versions of natural steroids. There are several different forms of steroid medicines. The form discussed in this leaflet is the tablet form, taken by mouth, called oral steroids. Other types of steroids include creams, inhalers, drops and sprays. These are discussed in the separate leaflets called Oral Steroids In this article • What oral steroids are there? • Types of oral steroids • What are oral steroids usually prescribed for? • What is the dose? • When do I take it? • Do steroids cause any side-effects? • Who cannot take oral corticosteroids? • How do I stop oral steroids? • Some other important points about oral steroids • Can I take other medicines when I am taking steroids? • What should I do if I am taking one of the medicines which interact with oral steroids? • Can I take oral steroids if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? What oral steroids are there? Steroids (also known as cortisone or corticosteroids) are chemicals that occur naturally in the body. Steroids reduce inflammation, suppress the body's immune system, and block DNA from being made, as well as blocking a chemical called histamine (released during an allergic reaction). Steroid medicines are man-made but are similar to these natural hormones. Steroids used to treat disease are called corticosteroids. They are different to the anabolic steroids which some athletes and bodybuilders use. Anabolic steroids have very different effects. Steroids are a...

If you have a condition involving • • severe allergies • various forms of arthritis, • certain skin diseases, including • inflammatory eye conditions, such as • inflammatory bowel disease, such as • flare-ups of • • certain blood disorders, such as • • certain hormone problems, such as To learn more about prednisone’s uses, see “ Prednisone basics Prednisone belongs to a group of drugs called Prednisone comes as an immediate-release tablet that you swallow. (An immediate-release drug is released into your body right away.) Prednisone also comes in other forms taken by mouth, but these are not covered in this article. Prednisone brand-name versions The prednisone immediate-release tablet is only available as a generic drug. Like most drugs, prednisone may cause mild or serious side effects. The lists below describe some of its more common side effects. These lists don’t include all possible side effects. Keep in mind that side effects of a drug can depend on: • your age • other health conditions you have • other medications you take Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about the potential side effects of prednisone. They can also suggest ways to help reduce side effects. Mild side effects Here’s a short list of some of the mild side effects that prednisone can cause. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or read prednisone’s Mild side effects of prednisone that have been reported include: • • nausea • increased appetite • weight...

• Immune system effects warning: • Prednisone may weaken your immune system. A weakened immune system makes you more likely to get infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have recently been sick, especially with • Tell your doctor about any recent infections or if you develop any symptoms of an infection, such as • Live vaccines warning: Don’t receive live vaccines while taking prednisone in high doses. If you do, your immune system might not be able to handle the vaccine properly. This may lead to an infection. If you’re not sure if a vaccine is a live vaccine, ask your doctor. • Weak bones warning:Prednisone can cause bone loss and • Adrenal suppression warning: Prednisone can cause adrenal suppression (when your adrenal glands stop making certain hormones in your body). This can happen if you take this drug for a long time or if you suddenly stop taking this drug. Do not stop taking prednisone without talking to your doctor first. • Harm to fetus warning: Prednisone can cause harm to a fetus if taken during pregnancy. The risk is greater if you take the drug during the first trimester of pregnancy. If you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, talk with your doctor about benefits, risks, and possible treatment options. Prednisone is a prescription steroid drug. It comes as an immediate-release tablet, a delayed-release tablet, and a liquid solution. You take all of these forms by mouth. Prednisone delayed-release tablet is available as...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Deltasone • Prednicot • predniSONE Intensol • Rayos • Sterapred • Sterapred DS Canadian Brand Name • APO-predniSONE • Teva-predniSONE • Winpred Descriptions Prednisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, endocrine problems, eye or vision problems, stomach or bowel problems, lupus, skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Prednisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

Prednisolone Generic name: prednisolone [ pred-NIS-oh-lone] Brand names: Prelone, Hydeltra-T.B.A., Hydeltrasol, Key-Pred, Cotolone, Predicort, Medicort, Predcor, Bubbli-Pred, and others Dosage forms: oral liquid, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral disintegrating tablet Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is prednisolone? Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that may be used to reduce inflammation and calm down an overactive immune system. It works by mimicking the effects of cortisol, a hormone released by the adrenal glands (located on top of the kidneys) that regulates metabolism and stress. Prednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, Prednisolone has predominantly glucocorticoid activity, which means it mainly affects our immune response and reduces inflammation, rather than affecting the body's balance of electrolytes and water (this is called mineralocorticoid activity). Prednisolone was FDA approved in 1955. Warnings You should not use prednisolone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Before taking this medicine You should not use prednisolone if you are allergic to it, or if you have: • a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Prednisolone can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection ...