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Prednisone Delayed Release

Generic: Prednisone

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Corticosteroid✓ FDA-verified
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Prednisone delayed-release is a medication used to treat various conditions, including severe allergies, skin diseases, certain gastrointestinal issues, and some autoimmune disorders. It works by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system to help manage these conditions. You take it as a tablet once a day, starting with a dose of 5 mg, which can be adjusted based on your needs, but the maximum dose can go up to 60 mg per day depending on your specific situation. It's important to know that if you have a known allergy to prednisone or any of its ingredients, you should not take this medication. Additionally, if you are currently using immediate-release forms of prednisone or similar medications, you will need to switch to this delayed-release version at an equivalent dose.
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Uses

  • Severe allergic conditions.
  • Atopic dermatitis.
  • Drug hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis.
  • Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis.
  • Contact dermatitis.
  • Crohn's Disease.
  • Ulcerative colitis.
  • Acquired hemolytic anemia.
  • Acute leukemia.
  • Multiple sclerosis exacerbations.
  • Uveitis.
  • Organ transplant rejection.
  • Acute COPD exacerbations.
  • Nephrotic syndrome.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dosage

Start with 5 mg once daily.
Adjust based on disease severity.
Take with food daily.
Do not break or chew tablets.
Gradually reduce dose when stopping.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Fluid retentionIncreased appetiteWeight gainMood changesHigh blood pressurePeptic ulcersOsteoporosis

Serious

AnaphylaxisCardiac arrestSevere weakness
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Gradually withdraw if on long-term therapy.
  • Monitor blood pressure and weight.
  • May suppress immune response.
  • Risk of gastrointestinal side effects with NSAIDs.
  • Use caution in patients with diabetes.
  • May affect adrenal gland function.
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Drug interactions

  • Anticoagulant agentsmay alter effectivenessCaution
  • Antidiabetic agentsmay increase blood sugarCaution
  • Cyclosporineincreased activity riskCaution
  • NSAIDshigher risk of gastrointestinal issuesCaution
  • Potassium-depleting agentsrisk of low potassiumCaution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).