Prednisone
Prednisone
Ingredients & Drug Type
Prednisone is listed as Corticosteroid containing Prednisone. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Prednisone
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 5mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 5–60 mg/day حسب الحالة
- Frequency
- مرة صباحاً
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: مرة صباحاً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Prednisone is listed as Corticosteroid containing Prednisone. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Prednisone (prednisolone) is medicine’s great fire extinguisher — unmatched anti-inflammatory power for asthma flares, autoimmune storms and transplant protection. Short bursts are benign; long courses demand full stewardship (bones, sugar, eyes, infections) and the iron rule: after 3+ weeks NEVER stop abruptly — taper under supervision (adrenal suppression). Morning dosing with food.
Uses / Indications
- Chronic inflammation
- autoimmune diseases
- severe allergies
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- قصير الأمد: شهية مفتوحة
- أرق
- مزاج متقلب
- ارتفاع سكر وضغط عابران — تزول بانتهائه. طويل الأمد (لا يُستهان): وجه مدور ووزن
- هشاشة عظام
- سكري وضغط مستجدان
- ساد وزرق عينيان
- ترقق جلد وتكدم
- ضعف مناعة والتهابات
- وضمور عضلي — لذا «أقل جرعة لأقصر مدة» دستور العائلة.
Contraindications
- التهابات فطرية جهازية نشطة
- وحذر شديد: قرحة نشطة
- سكري وضغط غير مضبوطين
- درن كامن (يُفعّله — فحص قبل الكورسات الطويلة)
- هشاشة متقدمة
- وذهان ستيرويدي سابق. اللقاحات الحية ممنوعة أثناء الجرعات الكابتة.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- Do not stop abruptly
- may increase blood sugar
- weakens bones
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- مضادات الالتهاب: قرحة ونزف متراكبان. مدرات الثيازايد: هبوط بوتاسيوم مزدوج. أدوية السكري تحتاج رفعاً معه. مضادات التخثر تتقلب. الريفامبيسين والفينيتوين يضعفانه
- والكيتوكونازول يرفعه. اللقاحات الحية تُؤجل.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Prednisone?
Prednisone contains Prednisone and is categorized as Corticosteroid. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Prednisone?
Catalog dosing information includes: 5–60 mg/day حسب الحالة. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Prednisone?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Prednisone be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.