Rayos(Oral)
泼尼松是一种类固醇,可减少炎症in the body, and also suppresses your immune system.
Prednisone is used to treat many different conditions such as hormonal disorders, skin diseases, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, allergic conditions, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, eye diseases, lung diseases, asthma, tuberculosis, blood cell disorders, kidney disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, organ transplant rejection, swelling from a brain tumor or injury.
Prednisone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isRayos(Oral)used for?
- Allergic Reaction
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Asthma -- Acute
- Asthma -- Maintenance
- Bursitis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
- Idiopathic (Immune) Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Loeffler's Syndrome
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Ulcerative Colitis -- Active
- Uveitis
- Anemia
- Iritis
- Optic Neuritis
- Gouty Arthritis
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Anti-inflammatory
- G-6-PD Deficiency
- Immunosuppression
- Neoplastic Diseases
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Collagen Vascular Disease
- Adrenocortical Insufficiency
- Thalassemia
- Corneal Ulcers
- Keratitis
- Visual Defect/Disturbance
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Infectious Posterior Uveitis
- Hemoglobinopathy
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Herpes Simplex Iridocyclitis
- Herpes Zoster Iridocyclitis
- Autoimmune Disorder
- Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- Infectious Anterior Uveitis
- Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts
- Pemphigus
- Felty's Syndrome
- Psoriatic Arthropathy
- Rheumatoid Lung
- Syphilitic Uveitis
- Uveitis (Anterior)
- Panuveitis
- Uveitis (Posterior)
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Epicondylitis
- Iridocyclitis
- Chorioretinitis
- Choroiditis
- Berylliosis
- 滑膜炎
- Thrombocythemia
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Serum Sickness
- Erythema Multiforme
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutRayos(Oral)?
You should not use prednisone if you are allergic to it, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infectionor worsening an infection you already have. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you've had within the past several weeks.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- heart problems, high blood pressure, or a heart attack;
- glaucoma or cataracts;
- herpes infection of the eyes;
- past or present tuberculosis;
- a parasite infection that causes diarrhea (such as threadworms);
- any illness that causes diarrhea;
- underactive thyroid;
- diabetes;
- a stomach ulcer, diverticulitis;
- a colostomy or ileostomy;
- osteoporosis or low bone mineral density (steroid medication can increase your risk of bone loss);
- low levels of calcium or potassium in your blood;
- cirrhosis or other liver disease;
- mental illness or psychosis; or
- a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis.
Long-term use of steroids may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis), especially if you smoke or drink alcohol, if you do not exercise, or if you do not get enough vitamin D or calcium in your diet.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using prednisone.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofRayos(Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
打电话给你的医生如果you have:
- muscle pain or weakness;
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
- severe depression, changes in personality, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
- irregular heartbeats;
- severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears;
- decreased adrenal gland hormones--muscle weakness, tiredness, diarrhea, nausea, menstrual changes, skin discoloration, craving salty foods, and feeling light-headed; or
- low potassium level--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.
Prednisone can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.
Common side effects may include:
- weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso);
- increased appetite;
- mood changes, trouble sleeping;
- changes in your menstrual periods;
- problems with memory or thought;
- muscle or joint pain;
- weakness;
- headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;
- nausea, bloating, loss of appetite;
- slow wound healing; or
- acne, increased sweating, thinning skin, bruising, pinpoint spots under your skin.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeRayos(Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using prednisone.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingRayos(Oral)?
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using prednisone.The vaccine may not work as well and may not fully protect you from disease. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medicine.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeRayos(Oral)?
UseRayos(Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Prednisone is taken daily or every other day, depending on the condition being treated. You may need to take the medicine at a certain time of day.Follow your doctor's instructions about when and how often to take this medicine.
Take with food if prednisone upsets your stomach.
Measureliquid medicinecarefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Swallow thedelayed-release tabletwhole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Prednisone can weaken (suppress) your immune system, and you may get an infection more easily. Call your doctor if you have signs of infection (fever, weakness, cold or flu symptoms, skin sores, diarrhea, frequent or recurring illness).
If you have major surgery or a severe injury or infection, your prednisone dose needs may change. Make sure any doctor caring for you knows you are using this medicine.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need medical tests and vision exams.
In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you use a steroid.
You should not stop using prednisone suddenly.Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.Do nottake two doses at one time.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onRayos(Oral)?
High doses or long-term use of prednisonecan lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
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