PREDNISONE (Deltasone) is used for treating severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and skin conditions. Prednisone is a corticosteroid. It works by decreasing or preventing tissues from responding to inflammation. It also modifies the body's response to certain immune stimulation.
PREDNISONE (Deltasone®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions and can be used to treat severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis and other conditions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
cataracts or glaucoma
Cushing's syndrome
diabetes
heart problems, or previous heart attack
high blood pressure or blood clotting disorder
infection, such as herpes, measles, tuberculosis or chickenpox
myasthenia gravis
pschosis
osteoporosis
recent surgery
seizures (convulsions)
stomach or intestinal disease, including colitis
under-active thyroid
an unusual or allergic reaction to lactose, prednisone, other corticosteroids, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take prednisone tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking prednisone once a day, take it in the morning, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it a soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, consult your prescriber or health care professional. You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with prednisone?
acetazolamide
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures
bosentan
calcium supplements
certain heart medicines
female hormones, including contraceptives or birth control pills
live virus vaccines, and other toxoids and vaccines
medicines for diabetes
mifepristone
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
water pills
warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking prednisone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
bloody or black, tarry stools
confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being
eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes
fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection, wounds that will not heal
frequent passing of urine
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
menstrual problems
mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance or of being mistreated
muscle cramps or weakness
nausea, vomiting
pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs
rounding out of face
skin problems, acne, thin and shiny skin
stomach pain
swelling of feet or lower legs
unusual bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain or weight loss
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea or constipation
headache
increased or decreased appetite
increased sweating
nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping
upset stomach
unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body
What should I watch for while taking prednisone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking prednisone over a prolonged period, carry an identification card with your name and address, the type and dose of your medicine, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop taking prednisone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.
If you are taking prednisone regularly, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You will have an increased risk from infection while taking prednisone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
People who are taking certain dosages of prednisone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking prednisone before receiving any vaccine.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you have received prednisone within the last twelve months.
If you receive prednisone every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can lose potassium while you are taking this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet.
Prednisone can affect your blood sugar. If you are diabetic check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.
Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking prednisone. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Prednisone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What is the shelf life of the drugs?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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