Treats inflammation, certain types of arthritis, and many other medical problems. Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids
Brand Names:
Cotolone, Pred-Ject-50, Predacort 50
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to prednisolone. You should not use prednisolone if you have a fungal infection
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or chest.
This medicine may be given into the buttocks, upper arm, thigh, or other large muscle. This is called an IM, or intramuscular (in-tra-MUSS-cue-lar) injection.
This medicine may be given into a joint such as a knee or shoulder. This is called an intraarticular (in-tra-are-TIC-you-lar) injection.
If a dose is missed:
This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.
Storage:
If you have your treatments at a clinic, the staff at the clinic will keep your medicine there.
If you have your treatments at home, you may need to store your medicine. Keep the powder at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light.
Medicine that is mixed in an IV bag should be kept in the refrigerator. Do not freeze it.
Throw away any unused prednisolone after the expiration date has passed.
If you have your treatments at home, you should be given a special container for the used needles. Keep it where children or pets cannot reach it.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking insulin, phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin®), rifampin, blood thinners (Coumadin®), estrogen, or diuretics (water pills).
Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines (such as flu shots). Vaccines may not work as well while you are getting this medicine.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before using this medicine.
Before using prednisolone, let your doctor know if you have liver or thyroid problems, diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, or an eye infection caused by herpes simplex.
Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your skin.
It may be easier for you to get an infection while you are receiving prednisolone. Avoid crowded places or being near people who are sick.
If you are exposed to chicken pox or measles, tell your doctor right away.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are taking prednisolone.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
