Uses
Prednisone
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.
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Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, heartburn, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or acne may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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Stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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How to Take
Prednisone
Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. If you are taking this medication on a different schedule than a daily one (such as every other day), it may help to mark your calendar with a reminder.
Meloxicam
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Drink a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) with it unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug.
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Conditions Treated
Prednisone
- cardiac transplant rejection prevention
- infection caused by the trichinae parasite
- sarcoidosis
- increased calcium in the blood from sarcoidosis
- immunosuppression therapy for lung transplant
- a type of cancer of the lymph nodes called Hodgkin's lymphoma
- follicular lymphoma
- a type of lymphoma involving the skin called mycosis fungoides
- cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
- non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- multiple myeloma
- acute lymphoid leukemia
- chronic lymphoid leukemia
- pure red cell aplasia associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- a serum sickness reaction
- additional medication for treatment of tuberculosis meningitis
- increased calcium in the blood from cancer
- thyroid gland inflammation
- adrenogenital disorder
- a condition where the adrenal glands produce less hormones called Addison's disease
- decreased function of the adrenal gland
- acute inflammation of the joints due to gout attack
- pseudogout, a joint disease with sudden attacks of joint pain
- idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- destruction of red blood cells by body's own antibodies
- Diamond Blackfan anemia
- anemia from too few young red blood cells
- low platelet count and bleeding from immune response
- decreased platelets due to a disease state or a drug
- a condition with dry eyes, dry mouth and arthritis called Sjogren's syndrome
- prevent kidney transplant rejection
- liver transplant rejection prevention
- Bell's palsy paralysis of one side of the face
- myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder
- rheumatic fever
- inflammation of the heart with rheumatic fever
- inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium
- inflammation of the heart
- polyarteritis nodosa
- inflammation of the artery in the temple area
- inflammation of the blood vessels
- nasal polyp
- inflammation of the nose due to an allergy
- inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction
- asthma
- worsening asthma
- worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- beryllium poisoning
- a respiratory illness called Loffler syndrome
- Crohn's disease
- inflammatory bowel disease
- a sensitivity to gluten called celiac disease
- nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disorder
- a type of allergy that causes red and itchy skin called atopic dermatitis
- contact dermatitis, a type of skin rash that occurs from contact with an offending substance
- chronic inflammatory skin disease marked by blisters
- pemphigus, a type of skin disorder
- pemphigoid, a blistering skin disorder
- erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
- skin rash with sloughing
- psoriasis associated with arthritis
- psoriasis
- a type of inflammation of both eyes
- systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease
- diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis
- inflammation of skin and muscles all over the body
- rheumatoid arthritis
- joint inflammatory disease in children and young adults
- ankylosing spondylitis, a rheumatic disease causing pain and stiffness in backbone
- muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulder, neck and pelvis
- inflammation of the elbow and surrounding tissue
- neuroendocrine cancer of the prostate gland
- a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
- rejection of a transplanted organ
- metastatic prostate carcinoma
- increase in cell growth of adrenal gland present at birth
- ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory condition of the intestines
- inflammation of the uvea of the eye
- allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis - fungal infection
- fluid accumulation in the brain
- aspiration pneumonitis, or lung inflammation due to inhaled gastric contents
- TB involving the lungs
- bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia, a lung condition affecting the small airways
- acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis
- pneumonia with a fungus called Pneumocystis jirovecii
- inflammation of several cartilages of the body
- adjunct therapy for COVID-19 requiring oxygen or ventilatory support
- pyoderma gangrenosum, a condition where large painful skin sores form
- liver inflammation resulting from an abnormal immune response
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- rheumatoid arthritis
- joint inflammatory disease in children and young adults
- joint damage causing pain and loss of function
- ankylosing spondylitis, a rheumatic disease causing pain and stiffness in backbone
- a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout
- non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis
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