prednisone
| Uses | • anti-inflammatory • immuno-suppressant (available on site) |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Drug Interactions • aspirin • fluoroquinolone • carbamazepine • phenytoin |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • cushing features • increased blood glucose • skin thinning • psychiatric effects • impaired wound healing • infection • gastrointestinal bleeding • cataracts • osteoporosis/osteopenia • fluid and electrolyte imbalances • fat redistribution |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 5mg; 5-60mg one time a day |
| Monitoring | • annual eye exam • blood glucose • complete blood count • electrolytes • bone mineral density |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |