Name:
  • Prednisone
Other Names:
  • Deltasone, Rayos, etc.

Classification:
  • Corticosteroids

Mechanism of Action:

  • Controls or prevents inflammation by controlling rate of protein synthesis

Indications:
  • Inflammatory conditions, such as asthma
  • Allergies
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Contraindications:
  • Patient already taking prednisone
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Patients with pneumonia or symptoms of SIRS

Dose:
  • 50 mg PO

Route:
  • PO
References:
  • Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS)
  • Pharmacology for the Prehospital Provider 2nd Edition  

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