Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Rayos (extended-release tablet), Prednisone Intensol (solution)
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Corticosteroid
Forms:
Tablet, oral solution, dose pack
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Severe allergic reactions
Arthritis
Skin conditions
Eye conditions
Blood conditions
Stomach and intestine conditions
Lung conditions
Kidney conditions
Hormonal conditions
Nervous system conditions
Certain types of cancers
Conditions related to transplanted organs
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
What is prednisone?
Prednisone (pred nuh zone) is a corticosteroid medication used to treat a wide range of conditions in different organ systems of the body. It is a prescription medication taken orally (by mouth) to replace steroids naturally produced in the body in people with low corticosteroid levels. It is also used in people with normal corticosteroid levels to treat conditions in which there is inflammation (swelling, redness, irritation) and to change the way the immune system works.
There may be other uses of this medication - your pharmacist or doctor can give you further prednisone information.
Who can take prednisone?
Prednisone is approved for use in children and adults. The dosing in children under 12 years of age is based on body weight.
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