Prednisone is a corticosteroid indicated to treat allergic, endocrine and musculoskeletal disorders, skin, eye, respiratory, haematological problems, cancer-related problems, among others.
This medicine is available in tablet form and can be purchased from pharmacies, upon presentation of a prescription. Prednisone is generally available under the trade names Meticorten, Ednapron and Cortiprex, for example.
- Prednisone is a drug that acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive.
- Is 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.
- Indicated in the following cases:.
In addition, prednisone can be used to treat acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis, to reduce swelling in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome and lupus erythematosus, and to keep the patient suffering from ulcerative colitis or regional enteritis.
The recommended dosage will depend on the disease to be treated, it can vary between 5 and 60 mg a day, starting with low doses and increasing as needed. After getting a favorable response, your doctor may gradually reduce your doses to maintenance doses. which is the lowest level with a proper clinical response.
It is recommended to take the tablet with a well of water in your hand.
Prednisone is indicated in people with systemic fungal infections or uncontrolled infections, as well as in people allergic to prednisolone or some of the components of the formula.
In addition, this medicine should not be used by pregnant women during the lactation period, except on the recommendation of the doctor.
Side effects are more common and may occur during treatment with increased prednisone appetite, digestive bag, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis and ulcerative esophagitis, nervousness, fatigue and insomnia.
Allergic reactions, eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, exofthalmia and intensification of secondary eye infections with viruses, reduced carbohydrate tolerance, development of latent diabetes mellitus and increased requirements for insulin and oral hypoglycaemia may also occur.
Treatment with high-dose corticosteroids may induce a marked increase in blood triglycerides. Learn more about corticosteroid side effects.
Prednisone is a prophylactic prednisolone, an inactive substance that must be transformed in the liver into prednisolone to activate and exert its action in the body, for this reason, if the person prednisone or prednisone, the action of both drugs will be uneven.
It is important to mention that prednisolone is more beneficial for people with liver problems because it does not need to be transformed into a liver to perform its activity in the body.