What is prednisolone drug used for?
What is prednisolone drug used for?
Prednisolone is used to treat a wide range of health problems including allergies, blood disorders, skin diseases, infections, certain cancers and to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It helps by reducing inflammation.
What kind of drug is prednisolone?
Prednisolone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works.
What are the side effects of prednisolone 5 mg?
The most commonly reported side effects when using Apo-Prednisone 5mg tablets include: increased susceptibility to infection, muscle or bone aches and pains, weight gain, thinning of skin, bone demineralisation, slow wound healing, acne, redistribution of body fat creating the typical moon face, altered vision.
What conditions does prednisolone treat?
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Why is Prednisolone prescribed?
Prednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis , allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes,…
Do I need a prescription for prednisolone?
Steroids require a prescription because a doctor is needed to properly monitor you. Failing to taper and dose properly with Prednisone could result in extreme side effects and even death. Please take care of yourselves and do not self medicate with steroids. This thread is now closed.