PREDNISOLONE 5mg

Indication

Treatment of a wide range of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune conditions including asthma, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, and adrenocortical insufficiency.

Ingredients

• Prednisolone 5mg

Direction

Adults: Dosage varies by condition. Typical starting dose: 5–60mg daily in single or divided doses, taken orally with food or milk to minimize gastric irritation. Dose should be tapered gradually under physician supervision.

Side effects

• Increased blood glucose
• Weight gain
• Fluid retention
• Insomnia
• Mood changes
• Increased susceptibility to infections
• Osteoporosis and skin thinning with prolonged use

Precautions

• Do not stop taking abruptly
• taper dose gradually to prevent adrenal insufficiency.
• Use with caution in patients with diabetes
• hypertension
• osteoporosis
• peptic ulcer
• or active infections.
• Long
• term use increases risk of immunosuppression
• osteoporosis
• and adrenal suppression.
• Vaccinations with live vaccines should be avoided during treatment.
• Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy.