Generic for Sterapred for Inflammation - Drug Information

Generic Name - Prednisone

Category - Anti-inflammatory medication

Indications

Inflammation
Generic Sterapred is indicated for the to provide relief for inflamed areas of the body. Sterapred (Generic Sterapred) lessens swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. They are often used as part of the treatment for a number of different diseases, such as severe allergies or skin problems, asthma, or arthritis.

Generic for Sterapred Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Sterapred is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Sterapred should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Cushing's syndrome
Kidney disease
Liver disease
High blood pressure or heart disease
Ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis or stomach ulcers
Hypothyroidism
A psychiatric conditions
Osteoporosis
Myasthenia gravisdiabetes mellitus

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Sterapred. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Warfarin
Water pills
Antiinflammatory drugs
Barbiturate medicines
Bosentan
Certain heart medicines
Estrogen
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Theophylline

Generic for Sterapred Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSterapred
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Sterapred for Allergies is 5 milligrams to 60 milligrams a day.

Generic for Sterapred Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Sterapred side Effects include bloody or black, tarry stools, confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being, eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes, fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection, frequent passing of urine and increased thirst.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Sterapred.

Generic for Sterapred and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Sterapred may harm the growing fetus. Hence, talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Sterapred and Breastfeeding

Generic Sterapred passes into breast milk and may cause problems with growth or other unwanted effects in nursing babies. Depending on the amount of medicine you are taking every day, it may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment.

Generic for Sterapred and Pediatric

Generic Sterapred may slow or stop growth in children and in growing teenagers, especially when they are used for a long time. Before this medicine is given to children or teenagers, you should discuss its use with your child's doctor and then carefully

Generic for Sterapred and Geriatric

Older patients may be more likely to develop high blood pressure or osteoporosis (bone disease) from generic Sterapred. Women are especially at risk of developing bone disease.

Note

The above information about Generic Sterapred serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.