Minimum/Maximum Adult Daily Dose: Dose: 1 - 250 mg (milligram) Units: 1 -
250
Tablet
Uses: This medication belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
Corticosteroids have various effects on the body. They reduce swelling and
inflammation. Corticosteroids are used in a variety of disorders such as
skin
diseases (psoriasis, hives), allergic conditions, asthma, respiratory
conditions, cancer, blood disorders (anemia), digestive problems, eye
disorders, and rheumatic disorders (arthritis, bursitis).
How to Use This Medication: Take with food or immediately after a meal to
prevent stomach upset. Take this medication as prescribed. Follow the
dosing
schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any questions.
If
you are taking this medication only once a day, it should be taken in the
morning before 9 a.m. The liquid suspension form must be shaken well before
using. If you have been taking this medication for a long time, do not
suddenly
stop taking it without your doctor's approval. Your dose may need to be
gradually reduced. You may experience extreme fatigue, weakness, stomach
upset
or dizziness when the medication is suddenly stopped.
Side Effects: May cause dizziness, nausea, indigestion, increased appetite,
weight gain, weakness or sleep disturbances These effects should disappear
as
your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome,
inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience vomiting of blood,
black or tarry stools, puffing of the face, swelling of the ankles or feet,
unusual weight gain, prolonged sore throat or fever, muscle weakness,
breathing
difficulties or mood changes while taking this medication.
Precautions: Do not have a vaccination, other immunization, or any skin
test
while you are taking this drug unless your doctor specifically tells you
that
you may. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant,
think
that you may be pregnant or wish to become pregnant. If you become
pregnant,
contact your doctor. Because this drug appears in breast milk contact your
doctor before breast-feeding. This medication can cause growth suppression
in
infants. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical
history, particularly if you have liver, kidney, intestinal, or heart
disease;
an underactive thyroid gland; high blood pressure; myasthenia gravis;
osteoporosis (brittle bones); herpes eye infection; or a history of
tuberculosis (TB), seizures, ulcers, or blood clots. If you have a history
of
ulcers or take large doses of aspirin or other arthritis medication, limit
your
consumption of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. It may
make
your stomach and intestines more susceptible to the irritating effects of
alcohol, aspirin, and certain arthritis medications, increasing your risk
of
ulcers. Report any injuries or signs of infection (fever, sore throat, pain
during urination, and muscle aches) that occur during treatment and within
12
months after treatment with this drug. Your dose may need to be adjusted or
you
may need to start taking the drug again. If you have diabetes, this drug
may
increase your blood sugar level. Test your urine for sugar (glucose)
frequently
and contact your doctor if sugar is present; your dose of diabetes
medication
and your diet may need to be changed. If your sputum (the matter you cough
up
during an asthma attack) thickens or changes color from clear white to
yellow,
green, or gray, contact your doctor; these changes may be signs of an
infection. This drug may cause an allergic reaction in patients with a
history
of sensitivity to the following: Glucocorticoids.
Interactions: Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially aspirin,
arthritis
medication, anticoagulants ("blood thinners"), diuretics ("water pills"),
rifampin, phenobarbital, estrogen (e.g. birth-control pills), phenytoin,
ketoconazole, neostigmine, pyridostigmine, ambenonium, and drugs for
diabetes.
Drug Tips: Persons taking this medication for long-term therapy should wear
or
carry identification stating that they are taking a corticosteroid. Do not
allow anyone else to take this medication.
Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, and are taking 1 dose every other day,
take
the missed dose as soon as remembered if you remember the same morning,
then
resume your usual schedule. If you do not remember the missed dose until
later,
skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule the following
day.
If you take 1 dose daily, take the missed dose as soon as remembered then
resume your regular dosing schedule. If you do not remember until the next
day,
skip the missed dose. Do not "double-up" the dose. If you take 2 or more
doses
daily, take the missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is near time
for
the next dose. In that case, take the missed and next dose together.
Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15
and
30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the
bathroom. Do
not freeze liquid forms of this medication.
Med Alert: For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at
1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.
Forms and Doses: Some of these forms and doses may not be available at your
local pharmacy. Others that are not listed here may be. Check with your
doctor
or pharmacist.
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Tablet Deltasone 10 mg Tablet Deltasone 20 mg Tablet Deltasone 50 mg Tablet
Liquid Pred 5 mg/5 ml Syrup Meticorten 1 mg Tablet Orasone 1 1 mg Tablet
Orasone 10 10 mg Tablet Orasone 20 20 mg Tablet Orasone 5 5 mg Tablet
Orasone
50 50 mg Tablet Prednicen-M 5 mg Tablet Prednisone 1 mg Tablet Prednisone
2.5
mg Tablet Prednisone 5 mg/5 ml Solution, Oral Prednisone 5 mg Tablet
Prednisone
10 mg Tablet Prednisone 20 mg Tablet Prednisone 50 mg Tablet Prednisone
Intensol 5 mg/ml Solution, Oral Sterapred 5 mg Tablet Sterapred DS 10 mg
Tablet