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Brand Name: Deltasone, Prednicot, predniSONE,
Drug Class: Corticosteroid
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Lungs, Joint and Muscles
Dosage Form: Tablet Concentrate - 5mg/mL , Oral solution - 5mg/5mL , Tablet - 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 50mg , Tablet (DR) - 1mg, 2mg, 5mg
Common Usage: Inflammation
How it works
Glucocorticoid agonist
Pregnancy
Prednisone is a preferred oral corticosteroid for the treatment of maternal conditions during pregnancy because placental enzymes limit passage to the embryo
Lactation
Corticosteroids are generally considered acceptable in breastfeeding women when used in usual doses; however, monitoring of the breastfeeding infant is recommended
Warnings
Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity, administration of live vaccines, systemic fungal infections ; Warnings: adrenal suppression, caution in renal and hepatic impairment
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