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Prednolone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Allergy, Asthma, Skin Disorders are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Prednolone have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Prednolone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Prednolone include Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. Some other side effects of Prednolone have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Prednolone normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Prednolone is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Prednolone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Prednolone related warnings section.
Prednolone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Prednolone contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Prednolone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Prednolone, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Prednolone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prednolone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Prednolone safe for pregnant women?
Prednolone is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Prednolone safe during breastfeeding?
Prednolone is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Prednolone on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Prednolone. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Prednolone on the Liver?
Prednolone may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prednolone on the Heart?
Prednolone can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Prednolone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prednolone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prednolone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Prednolone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Prednolone since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Prednolone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Prednolone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Prednolone
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Prednolone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prednolone
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Prednolone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Prednolone is a brand name of prednisolone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the group of medicine called corticosteroid. It is used to treat a number of the condition such as allergies, the autoimmune disorder, inflammatory condition, and cancer.
Prednolone is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Take Prednolone as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly or take longer than prescribed duration as directed by a doctor.
Yes, Prednolone can cause depression or mood change. Research suggests that Prednolone lower the serotonin level in the body, and it is known that lowered serotonin levels cause depression and another psychiatric disease.
Yes, Prednolone can be taken with antibiotics, but certain antibiotics can increase the metabolism of Prednolone hence decreasing its effects. Hence, you may need to adjust the dose accordingly. Please ask your doctor before taking these two medications together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Orapred ODT® (prednisolone sodium phosphate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 872
