Prednisolone is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Prednisolone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Major & minor side effects for Prednisolone
- Aggression or anger
- Blurred vision
- Decreased urine output
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Weight gain
- Fast heartbeat
- Increased appetite
This medicine is recommended for pregnant women only if clearly needed and if no other safer alternative is available.
This medicine is known to excreted through breast milk in small amounts.
Use with caution in the patients who are at risk of developing infections.
Prednisolone may decrease the effect of live or attenuated vaccines.
Prednisolone may increase the blood glucose levels and worsen the symptoms of diabetes.
Prednisolone is used with caution as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal disturbances like bleeding and abdominal distention.
Prednisolone may increase the water level in the body. Use with caution in the patients with the kidney injury and heart diseases.
Prednisolone is used with caution in the patients with liver injury.
Prednisolone may decrease the bone density by decreasing the absorption of calcium