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Warnings. Prednisone treats many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. You should avoid taking prednisone if you have a fungal infection that requires oral antifungals.
While you are being treated with prednisone, do not have any immunizations (vaccines) without your doctor's approval. Prednisone may lower your body's resistance and the vaccine may not work as well or you might get the infection the vaccine is meant to prevent.
Are you using a corticosteroid? Prednisone and other corticosteroid pills, creams and injections can cause side effects. Find out what to expect.
Tell your doctor right away if you have flat, painless spots that are red or purple on white skin and bluish, brownish, or black on dark skin. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain skin tests.
Contraindications. Prednisone is contraindicated in patients with documented hypersensitivity to the drug or components of the formulation. Contraindications to the administration of prednisone include the presence of systemic fungal infections.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: muscle pain / cramps, irregular heartbeat, weakness, swelling hands/ ankles /feet, unusual weight gain, signs of...
No. Prednisone may interact with many different medications. This includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil®) and naproxen (Aleve®). Speak with your healthcare provider about all prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, vitamins and supplements you take before starting prednisone.
Contraindications for Prednisone. Prednisone Tablets are contraindicated in systemic fungal infections.
Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Prednisone Tablets. Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects.
Based on the European Society of Cardiology guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pericardial disease, prednisone is recommended as an alternative for the treatment of acute pericarditis when there are contraindications or incomplete response to aspirin/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and colchicine.