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Prednisone
Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases
your immune system’s response to various diseases to reduce
symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. It is used to
treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing
problems, certain cancers, eye problems, immune system diseases,
and skin diseases.
How to use Prednisone Oral
Take this medication by mouth with food to prevent stomach upset.
If you are prescribed only one dose per day, take it in the morning
before 9 A.M.
If you are taking this medication every other day or on another
schedule besides a daily one, it may help to mark your calendar with a
reminder.
Take this medication exactly as directed. Follow the dosing schedule
carefully. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to
therapy.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly
stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
Prednisone Oral is used to treat the following:
Infection caused by the Trichinae Parasite, Sarcoidosis, Disease with
Enlarged Lymph Tissue, Spleen and Liver, Follicular B-Cell
Lymphoma, Chronic Malignant T-Cell Lymphoma of the Skin, A
Group of Lymphomas of the Skin, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma,
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Type of Leukemia - Acute
Lymphocytic Leukemia, Type of Leukemia - Chronic Lymphocytic
Leukemia, Increased Calcium in the Blood from Cancer, Thyroid
Gland Inflammation, Condition caused by Excess Secretion of Male
Hormones, Addison's Disease, Decreased Function of the
Adrenal Gland, Inflammation of the Joints due to Gout, Disease in
which Body has immune response against itself, Destruction of red
blood cells by body's own antibodies, A Hereditary Progressive
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Anemia of Unknown Cause, Anemia From Too Few Young
Red Blood Cells, Low Platelet Count and Bleeding of Unknown
Cause, Decreased Platelets due to a Disease State or a Drug, Multiple
Sclerosis, Inflammation of the Heart with Rheumatic Fever,
Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy, Vocal Cord Swelling,
Asthma, Worsening of Asthma, Beryllium Poisoning, Infiltration of
White Blood Cells into the Lungs, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory
Bowel Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact
Dermatitis, Chronic Inflammatory Skin Disease Marked by Blisters,
Blistering Skin Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Skin Rash with
Sloughing, Psoriasis associated with Arthritis, Psoriasis Skin
Condition, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Diffuse Proliferative
Lupus Nephritis-A Kidney Disease, Inflammation of Skin and
Muscles All Over the Body, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint
Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults, Rheumatic
Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone, Inflammation of the
Elbow and Surrounding Tissue, Muscle or Bone Disorder, Giant
Hives, Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug, Body's Rejection of a
Transplanted Organ, Prevent of Transplant Rejection, Allergic
Reaction causing Serum Sickness
Prednisone Oral may also be used to treat:
Disease causing Arthritis & Urethral & Eyelid Inflammation,
Increased Calcium in the Blood from Sarcoidosis, Breast Cancer that
has Spread to Another Part of the Body, Multiple Myeloma, Pure
Red Cell Aplasia associated with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, A
Tumor Formed of Blood Vessels, Breast Cancer, Cancer of the
Prostate Gland, Joint Disease which may include Attacks of Acute
Arthritis, Brief Muscle Spasms in an Infant, Cluster Headache
Prevention, Paralysis of One Side of the Face, Myasthenia Gravis,
Rheumatic Fever, Inflammation of the Covering of the Heart or
Pericardium, Inflammation of the Heart, Periarteritis Nodosa,
Inflammation of the Artery in the Temple Area, Vasculitis, Presence
of Polyps in the Nose, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Canker Sore,
Failure of Small Intestines to Digest and Absorb Food, Group of
Skin Disorders that Resemble Blisters, Muscle Pain and Stiffness in
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Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis, Inflammation of Several Cartilages of the
Body, Fever due to Cancer, Prevention of Cardiac Transplant
Rejection, Prevention of Lung Transplant Rejection.
Does this medication interact with other medications?
Prednisone Oral may interact with the following medications
Severe Interactions:
These medications are not usually taken together.
SYSTEMIC CORTICOSTEROIDS/LIVE VACCINES
SELECTED IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVES/NATALIZUMAB
Serious Interactions:
These medications may interact and cause very harmful effects.
CORTICOSTEROIDS; CORTICOTROPIN (ACTH)/AMPHOTERICIN B
GLUCOCORTICOIDS/ALDESLEUKIN
CORTICOSTEROIDS/MIFEPRISTONE
CORTICOSTEROIDS/SELECTED ANTICHOLINESTERASE
Moderate Interactions:
These medications may cause some risk when taken together.
CORTICOSTEROIDS/HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES; ESTROGENS
CORTICOSTEROIDS/HYDANTOINS
CORTICOSTEROIDS/RIFAMYCINS
CORTICOSTEROIDS/SELECT MACROLIDE ANTIBIOTICS
CORTICOSTEROIDS/QUINOLONES
STEROIDS/BUPROPION
CORTICOSTEROIDS/ANTICOAGULANTS
CORTICOSTEROIDS/KETOCONAZOLE
CORTICOSTEROIDS/BARBITURATES
CORTICOSTEROIDS/SALICYLATES
CORTICOSTEROIDS/INDOMETHACIN
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Common side effects:
Infection
Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
Abnormal Trouble Sleeping
Increased Hunger
Nervous
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Infrequent side effects:
Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Cushing's Syndrome
Irregular Periods
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Rare side effects:
Extreme Sense of Well Being
Depression
Pseudo-tumor Cerebri
Disease of the Nerves
Muscle Disease
Increased Pressure in the Eye
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Cataracts
High Blood Pressure
Complete Stoppage of the Heart
Slow Heartbeat
Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Chronic Heart Failure
Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot
Obstruction of Blood Vessel caused by a Fat Globule
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Vasculitis
Blood Clot in Vein
Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin
Fluid in the Lungs
Ulcers of Esophagus
Ulcer from Stomach Acid
Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas
Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy
Redness of Skin
Skin Stretch Marks
Hives
Rupture of a Tendon
Muscle Weakness
Nerve Pain
Delirium
Hallucination
Fits
Rash
Visible Water Retention
Fast Heartbeat
Trouble Breathing
Enlarged Liver
The Presence of Sugar in the Urine
Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Broken Bone
Wound
Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
Reaction due to an Allergy
Water Retention
Confused
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Mood Changes
Paranoia
Over Excitement
Mental Disturbance
False Sense of Well-Being
Disorder involving Personality Changes
Abnormal Hair Growth on Body or Face
Acne
Feeling Faint
Sensation of Spinning or Whirling
Dizzy
Excessive Sweating
Temporary Redness of Face and Neck
Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots on the
Skin
Scaling of Skin
Weight Gain
Head Pain
Hiccups
Feel Like Throwing Up
Swelling of the Abdomen
Numbness and Tingling
Not Feeling Well
Abnormal Fat Distribution
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