Prednisone is a corticoid indicated to treat allergic, endocrine and musculoskeletal disorders, skin problems, ophthalmic, respiratory, haematological diseases, cancer-related problems, among others.
This drug is available in tablet form and can be purchased from pharmacies, for a price of approximately 8 to 22 reais, with the presentation of a prescription.Prednisone is available generically or under the trade names Corticorten or Meticorten.
- Prednisone is a drug that acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive.
- Being indicated for the treatment of diseases in which inflammatory and autoimmune processes occur.
- The treatment of endocrine problems and associated with other drugs for the treatment of cancer.
- Is indicated in the following cases:.
In addition, prednisone can also be used to treat acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis, to reduce swelling in cases of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome and lupus erythematosus, and to keep the patient who has suffered from ulcerative colitis or regional enteritis.
The recommended dose ranges from 5 to 60 mg daily, starting with low doses and increasing as needed. After obtaining a favorable response, your doctor may gradually reduce the dose to the maintenance dose, which is the lowest dose with an appropriate clinical response..
It is recommended to take the tablet with a little water in the morning.
Prednisone is contracted for people with systemic fungal infections or uncontrolled infections and for patients allergic to prednisolone or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, this medicine should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, except on the recommendation of the doctor.
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment with prednisone are increased appetite, poor digestion, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis and ulcerative esophagitis, nervousness, fatigue and insomnia.
In addition, allergic reactions, eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, exophthalmia and intensification of secondary infections with fungi or eye viruses, reduced tolerance to carbohydrates, a manifestation of latent diabetes mellitus, and an increased need for insulin or oral hypoglycaemic agents may occur.Diabetic.
Treatment with high-dose corticosteroids may induce a marked increase in blood triglycerides.
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Prednisone is a prodication of prednisolone, that is, prednisone is an inactive substance that, to become active, must be transformed into prednisolone in the liver to exert its action.
Thus, if the person ingests prednisone or prednisolone, the action of the drug will be the same, since prednisone is transformed and activated, in the liver, in prednisolone, so prednisolone has more benefits for people with liver problems, since it does not need to be transformed into the liver to exercise an activity in the body.