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
- Active ingredient
- Prednisone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
Deltasone is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Deltasone depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Prednisone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.