What is Prednisone? Prednisone medication is used when rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, periarteritis nodosa, scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis, bronchial asthma and allergic diseases, Addison’s disease, acute adrenal insufficiency, adrenogenital syndrome.

The initial Prednisone dosage for adults is Prednisone 20mg – 30mg, maintenance dose – 10.5 mg. If necessary, the initial dose may be 15-100 mg / maintenance Prednisone 5mg – 15 mg / daily dose should be reduced gradually. For children starting dose – 1-2mg/kg in 4-6 receptions, maintenance – 300-600 mg/kg.

Potential Prednisone side effects: weight gain, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, diabetes, osteoporosis, cataract eye, muscle weakness.