Drug reference
prednisolone
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Drug class
Endocrine (Adrenocortical Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Prednisolone inhibit the phospholipids converting to Arachidonic acid (the parent compound for the inflammation process), hence inhibiting the inflammation process at its top-most level.
Common side effects
- Delayed wound healing
- Insomnia
- Acne
- Peptic ulcer
- Osteoporosis
Contraindications
- Documented hypersensitivity Systemic fungal infection, varicella, superficial herpes simplex keratitis Receipt of live or attenuated live vaccine; Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) state that administration of live virus vacci…
Known interactions (5)
- aspirin + prednisolone Major
- fluconazole + prednisolone Moderate
- hepatitis a vaccine inactivated + prednisolone Moderate
- prednisolone + ramipril Moderate
- prednisolone + salbutamol Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is prednisolone?
prednisolone belongs to: Endocrine.
How does prednisolone work?
Prednisolone inhibit the phospholipids converting to Arachidonic acid (the parent compound for the inflammation process), hence inhibiting the inflammation process at its top-most level.
What are the common side effects of prednisolone?
Delayed wound healing, Insomnia, Acne, Peptic ulcer, Osteoporosis
Which drugs interact with prednisolone?
aspirin, fluconazole, hepatitis a vaccine inactivated, ramipril, salbutamol
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