PREDNISONE + METHYLPREDNISOLONE + PREDNISOLONE

These drug combinations works by preventing irritation and swelling in the airways.

This medication is an oral tablet used to treat severe asthma attacks.

Take this medication with food and as prescribed. It should not be used as a quick-relief medication.

Do not suddenly stop taking this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Side effects of this drug are associated with the long-term used. It includes:

  • Sweating
  • Restlessness
  • Upset Stomach
  • Increased Risk Of Infection
  • Decreased Bone Density
  • Thinning Of The Skin
  • Cataracts
  • Muscle Pain And Poor Wound Healing
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Depression
  • Fluid Retention
  • Delayed Growth In Children.

 

Seek medical attention if you notice any signs of:

  • Allergic Reaction (Rash, Hives, Wheezing, Tightness In The Chest Or Throat, Trouble Breathing Or Swelling Of The Face)
  • Infection (Fever, Chills, Bad Sore Throat, Ear Or Sinus Pain, Cough, Etc.)
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Very Bad Stomach Pain
  • Mood Changes
  • Seizures

Precautions

This drug can increase the risk of developing infections and may hide the symptoms of a present infection.

The use of this drug may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well. Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines.

It should be used with caution in the following conditions: infections, swelling or other abnormalities in the intestinal wall, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, blood clotting abnormalities, weak bones or osteoporosis, peptic ulcer, pregnancy, convulsive disorder, metastatic carcinoma, myasthenia gravis, chicken pox, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and liver damage.

 

Interactions

This drug interacts with several other medications including:

  • Barbiturates
  • Cholestyramine
  • Oral Birth Control Pills
  • Estrogens
  • Phenytoin
  • Ketoconazole
  • Rifampin
  • Anticholinesterases (Donepezil, Neostigmine)
  • Warfarin
  • Cyclosporine
  • Isoniazid
  • Potassium Depleting Agents (Diuretics)
  • Salicylates (Aspirin, Salsalate)
  • Alcohol

Notify your doctor and pharmacist about all of your medications and health problems so they can check for any interactions with this medication.

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

 

Available brands:

  • Celestone
  • Gazyva

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