Prednisone
Corticosteroid · Inflammation
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Prednisone
- Brand Name
- Deltasone
- Drug Class
- Corticosteroid
- Therapeutic Indication
- Inflammation
- Treats
- Inflammation & Autoimmune
- Available Dosages
- 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 50mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- Corticosteroid
- Pregnancy Category
- Category C
- Generic Available
- Yes
Warning & Precautions
Long-term use may cause adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, and immunosuppression.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 8640
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 71205-407-30