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Deltasone<br />
(Prednisone)<br />
PRED-ni-sone<br />
Classification: Corticosteroid<br />
IFU: Severe inflammation,<br />
immunosuppression<br />
Action: Decreases inflammation,<br />
mainly by stabilizing leukocyte<br />
lysosomal membranes; suppresses<br />
immune response; stimulates<br />
bone marrow; and influences<br />
protein, fat, and carbohydrate<br />
metabolism<br />
Dosage: 1 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20<br />
mg, 50 mg<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Adverse Reaction: euphoria,<br />
insomnia, vertigo, headache,<br />
seizures, heart failure,<br />
arrhythmias, pancreatitis,<br />
hypokalemia, muscle weakness<br />
Interactions: NSAIDS: Increased<br />
risk of GI distress and bleeding<br />
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