Deltasone

PREDNISONE (Deltasone) is a corticosteroid.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take exactly as directed by your health care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

wounds that will not heal
frequent passing of urine
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
menstrual problems
mental depression
unusual increased growth of hair on the face/body
other signs of infection
muscle cramps/weakness
nausea/vomiting
pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs
rounding out of face
skin problems, acne, thin and shiny skin
stomach pain
swelling of feet/lower legs
unusual bruising/pinpoint red spots on the skin
unusual tiredness/weakness
weight gain or weight loss
mood swings
decreased/blurred vision
bloody/black/tarry stools
confusion/excitement/restlessness
bulging eyes/eye pain

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

mifepristone
female hormones(including contraceptives/birth control pills)
acetazolamide
medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures
bosentan
calcium supplements
antiinflammatory drugs
water pills
certain heart medicines
live virus vaccines/other toxoids and vaccines
medicines for diabetes
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
warfarin

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Deltasone is used to treat severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, and skin conditions.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

previous heart attack
high blood pressure
glaucoma
cushing's syndrome
diabetes
heart problems
blood clotting disorder
infections(such as herpes/measles/tuberculosis/chickenpox)
myasthenia gravis
psychosis
osteoporosis
recent surgery
seizures
stomach/intestinal disease(including colitis)
under-active thyroid
cataracts