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Prednisone (Oral)
Treats asthma, serious skin problems, arthritis, and allergic reactions.Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids
Brand Names:
Deltasone, Sterapred, Prednicot, Sterapred DS, Prednisone Intensol
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to prednisone or related drugs such as hydrocortisone, betamethasone, dexamethasone, or triamcinolone. Before you take prednisone, make sure your doctor knows if you have peptic ulcers, tuberculosis (TB), or fungal infections
Uses:
Tablet, Liquid
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Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
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Measure your oral liquid medicine with a clearly marked measuring spoon.
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If this medicine upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk.
If a dose is missed:
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Prednisone can be given on many different schedules.
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If you miss a dose, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the best time to take the missed dose.
Storage:
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Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.
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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
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Unless approved by your doctor, do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, or liquor).
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Check with your doctor before you receive any immunizations or vaccinations.
Warnings:
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Talk with your doctor before taking prednisone if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, an eye infection caused by herpes, or any other infections.
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Do not stop taking this medicine without first talking with your doctor. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping this medicine.
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Avoid being around people with viral infections such as measles or chickenpox. If you are exposed to these infections, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Skin rash
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Blurred vision
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Swelling of feet or legs or weight gain
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Muscle cramps or weakness
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Severe stomach pain
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Bloody vomit or blood in stools
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Increased thirst or urination
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Increased appetite
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Nervousness
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Indigestion, nausea, or vomiting
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Trouble sleeping
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Fullness or roundness of face
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Skin infections
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Confusion, depression, or mood changes
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Seeing or hearing unusual things
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