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Prescription onlyCorticosteroid
Prednisolone
Brand names
WysoloneOmnacortilPredmet
Uses
Severe inflammation, allergic and autoimmune conditions.
How it works
Suppresses inflammation and immune activity.
Common side effects
- Increased appetite
- Mood changes
- Raised blood sugar
Serious side effects
- Adrenal suppression
- Infections
- Osteoporosis (long term)
Who should not take it
Systemic fungal infection; live vaccines during treatment.
Drug interactions
Do not stop abruptly; interacts with NSAIDs and diabetes drugs.
Storage
Store below 30ยฐC.
Pregnancy category
C โ Risk cannot be ruled out
Sources: British National Formulary