Deltasone
Prednisone tablets for inflammatory conditions and allergic reactions. It binds to receptors inside cells to block the production of inflammatory signals.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief · Digestive Health · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Prednisone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
This listing uses Deltasone as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Deltasone vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Deltasone details
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Conditions · Allergic States · Asthma Exacerbation
- Alternative names
- prednisone
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- autoimmune hepatitis
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; concurrent live vaccine administration
- Minor side effects
- increased appetite; indigestion; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- elevated glucose; weight gain; mild fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 18–36 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Warfarin; Aspirin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
adrenal insufficiency, requires immediate medical attention; severe bone mineral density loss, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Prednisone tablets for inflammatory conditions and allergic reactions. It binds to receptors inside cells to block the production of inflammatory signals.
Mechanism of action
Binds to glucocorticoid receptors to inhibit localised transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines and arachidonic acid synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Monitor neonate for adrenal insufficiency. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Deltasone is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Prednisone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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