PREDNISOLONE

Overview

PREDNISOLONE is a Schedule H drug.
Prednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

Usage

PREDNISOLONE is generally used to treat: Arthritis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Ophthalmic (Eye),

Precautions

Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
You may need to shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Follow the directions on your medicine label. Keep the disintegrating tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package using dry hands, and peel back the foil from the tablet blister (do not push the tablet through the foil). Remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. Allow the disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet. Caution should be exercised in patients with the history of increased eye pressure, optic nerve damage, diabetes, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PREDNISOLONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Depression, Agitation, Anxiety, Eyes Blurred Vision, Decreased Urination, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Mood Swings, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Weight Gain, Cough, Throat Soreness, Fever, Chills

Serious Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Fatigue (tiredness), Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings

Rare Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PREDNISOLONE can interfere with: Tuberculosis, Latent Tuberculosis, Hypernatremia, Hypokalemia, Seizure, Hypocalcemia, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Myocardial Infarction, Ocular Herpes, Premature Aging, Systematic Sclerosis, Strongyloidiasis, Vaccination, Cirrhosis, Depression, Psychosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Congestive Heart Disease, Acute Renal Failure, Hypertension, Hyperadrenalism, Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism, Myasthenia Gravis, Myopathy, Glaucoma, Osteoporosis, Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic

Technical Classification

PREDNISOLONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PREDNISOLONE as Ingredient

4 QUIN PD 0.5% W/V/1% W/V EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
ACTICORT 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
ACTICORT 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
ACTICORT 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
ACTO PRED 1GM INJ	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 GM
ACTO PRED 500MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 500.0 MG
ADRED 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
ANESOLIN 30MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 30.0 MG
APDPS PD EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG
APRED 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
APRED DPS	PREDNISOLONE
AQUAPRED 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
AQUAPRED O 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ATRISOL DPS	ATROPINE 1.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 0.35 %W/V, PREDNISOLONE 0.25 %W/V
CERUCLEAN DPS	PREDNISOLONE
COMBACE 0.5%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %
DEFSONE 30MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 30.0 MG
DEFSONE 6MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 6.0 MG
DELSONE 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
DELSONE 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
DELSONE 30MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 30.0 MG
DELSONE 40MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 40.0 MG
DELSONE 5MG SYP	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
DELSONE 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
DELTACORTRIL 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
DELTACORTRIL TAB 10MG	PREDNISOLONE 10 MG
DELTACORTRIL TAB 5MG	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
DIFLUCOR 2.5MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 2.5 MG
DISPRED 0.1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 0.1 %
ELPRED FORTE 15MG SYP	PREDNISOLONE 15.0 MG
ELPRED SYP	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
EMOSOLIN 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
EMSOLONE 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
EMSOLONE 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
EMSOLONE 40MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 40.0 MG
EMSOLONE 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
ENGATT P EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE
EXOPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
GATE P 3MG/10MG EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
GATE PD 3MG/10MG EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
GATIQUIN P 0.3% W/V/1% W/V EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATSUN P 0.3%/1% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GOPRED 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
IMMUPRESS D30 TAB	PREDNISOLONE
IMMUPRESS D6 TAB	PREDNISOLONE
KAZIPRED EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE
KIDPRED FORTE SUSP	PREDNISOLONE 10 MG
KIDPRED SYP	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
KIDPRED SYR	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
LANCEPRED 40MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 40.0 MG
M PRED 4MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 4.0 MG
MEDNISOL 1GM INJ	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 GM
MEDNISOL 500MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 500.0 MG
METHPRED 125MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 125.0 MG
METHPRED 1GM INJ	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 GM
METHPRED 500MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 500.0 MG
MLOBE PD EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
MO 4 PD EAR DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %V/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %V/V
MONOCORTIL 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
MONOCORTIL 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
MONOCORTIL 40MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 40.0 MG
MONOCORTIL 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
MORNIPRED TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
MOXIFUR P 0.5% W/V/1% W/V EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
MOXIGRAM P EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG
MOXIPRED EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE , MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
MPA 80MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 80.0 MG
MPSS 1GM INJ	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 GM
MPSS 500MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 500.0 MG
NEOPRED FORTE 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
NISOLONE 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
NISOLONE 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
NISOLONE 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
NOLONE 16MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 16.0 MG
NOLONE 30MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 30.0 MG
NOLONE 4MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 4.0 MG
NOLONE INJ	PREDNISOLONE
NUCORT 0.5MG DPS	PREDNISOLONE 0.5 MG
NUCORT 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
NUCORT 40MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 40.0 MG
NUCORT 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
NUCORT FORTE 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
OCCUMOX P EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG
OCEPRED EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFC P 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFLO P 3MG/10MG EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 3.0 MG
OFRAY P 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OMEPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OMEPRED EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OMNACORTIL 10MG DISPERTAB	PREDNISOLONE 10 MG
OMNACORTIL 10MG SYP	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
OMNACORTIL 10MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
OMNACORTIL 15MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 15 MG
OMNACORTIL 2.5MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 2.5 MG
OMNACORTIL 2.5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 2.5 MG
OMNACORTIL 20MG DISPERTAB	PREDNISOLONE 20 MG
OMNACORTIL 20MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
OMNACORTIL 30MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 30.0 MG
OMNACORTIL 40MG DISPERTAB	PREDNISOLONE 40 MG
OMNACORTIL 40MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 40.0 MG
OMNACORTIL 5MG DISPERTAB	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
OMNACORTIL 5MG SUSP	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
OMNACORTIL 5MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
OMNACORTIL 5MG/5ML DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1 MG/ML
OMNACORTIL FORTE 15MG ORAL SUSP	PREDNISOLONE 15.0 MG
OMNACORTIL FORTE 15MG SYP	PREDNISOLONE 15.0 MG
OMNACORTIL FORTE 15MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 15.0 MG
OMNACORTIL FORTE SUSP	PREDNISOLONE 15 MG
OMNACORTIL MD 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
OMNACORTIL MD 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
OMNACORTIL SUSP	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
OPLONE 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ORECURE EAR DPS	PREDNISOLONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL
OSSILEX AC DPS	CHLORAMPHENICOL , PREDNISOLONE
P D N DPS	PREDNISOLONE
P LONE 1% W/V EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V
P LONE EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1 %W/V
P.COL DPS	CHLORAMPHENICOL , PREDNISOLONE
PCORT 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
PCORT EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE
PCORT EYE DROPS EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE
PEDNISOL 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
PEDNISOL 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PERFOCYN EAR DPS	CHLORAMPHENICOL , PREDNISOLONE
PERFOCYN PLUS DPS	CHLORAMPHENICOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 3.0 %, ACETIC ACID 2.0 %, PREDNISOLONE 0.5 %
PLONE EYE DPS EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1 %W/V
PRECORT 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PRED ACET E/D	PREDNISOLONE
PRED ACETATE DPS	PREDNISOLONE
PRED FORTE 1% W/V EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V
PRED FORTE 10MG/0.06MG DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.06 MG
PRED FORTE EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1 %W/V
PREDACE 1% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDCIP 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PREDFAX 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
PREDICORT 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
PREDICORT 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
PREDICORT 40MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 40.0 MG
PREDICORT 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PREDINSOLNE DPS	PREDNISOLONE
PREDLY 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDLY 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
PREDLY 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
PREDLY 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PREDLY O 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
PREDMET 10MG DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
PREDMET DPS EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10 MG
PREDMET SUSP	PREDNISOLONE 10 MG
PREDNIJ 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PREDNIJ FORTE 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
PREDNIN 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDNIN A 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDNISAFE 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDNISOLONE ACETATE 1% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDNISOLONE ACETATE 10MG SUSP	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
PREDNISOLONE FORTE DPS	PREDNISOLONE
PREDNISOLONE OPTH SOLU	PREDNISOLONE
PREDNISOLONE OPTHO SUSP	PREDNISOLONE
PREDNISOLONE TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10 MG
PREDNIWA 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDNOLONE 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PREDONE 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDONE 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10 MG
PREDONE 5MG SYP	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PREDONE 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
PREDONE FORTE 15MG SYP	PREDNISOLONE 15.0 MG
PREDONE FORTE SYRUP SYR	PREDNISOLONE 15 MG
PREDONE SYR	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
PREDS 1% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PREDS O 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
PREDSOL 10MG EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
PREDSOL EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE
PREDZY 3MG/10MG EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
PRENDICARE 16MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 16.0 MG
PRENDICARE 4MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 4.0 MG
PRENDICARE 8MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 8.0 MG
PRESOLON 1% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
PROMID INJ	PREDNISOLONE
RAYCORT 1%W/V EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V
RAYMOXI P DPS	MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE , PREDNISOLONE
RENISOL 1% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
SANCORT 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
SANPRED 1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
SIOGAT P 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
SIOPRED 1% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %
SODIPRED 1000MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 1000.0 MG
SODIPRED 500MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 500.0 MG
SOL U PRED 1GM INJ	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 GM
SOL U PRED 500MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 500.0 MG
SOLON 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
SOLON 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
SOLON 40MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 40.0 MG
SOLON 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
SOLUMARK 1000MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 1000.0 MG
SOLUMARK 500MG INJ	PREDNISOLONE 500.0 MG
WYSOLONE 10MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG
WYSOLONE 10MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 10 MG
WYSOLONE 20MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 20.0 MG
WYSOLONE 20MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 20 MG
WYSOLONE 30MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 30 MG
WYSOLONE 5MG TAB DT	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
WYSOLONE 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5 MG
XTRAPRED 0.25% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 0.25 %
XTRAPRED DPS	PREDNISOLONE
Z PRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
ZENCORT 5MG TAB	PREDNISOLONE 5.0 MG
ZENGAT P EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE , GEFITINIB
ZENPRED 1GM INJ	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 GM
ZPRED EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1 %W/V, GATIFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
ZYPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %