What are prednisone tablets?
Prednisone tablets are a glucocorticoid drug commonly used to treat a variety of diseases, such as allergic diseases, rheumatic diseases, skin diseases, respiratory diseases, etc. It can relieve symptoms such as pain and inflammation and improve patients’ quality of life. Prednisone tablets are prescription drugs and need to be used according to the doctor\’s advice. You cannot decide to take the medicine on your own.
How many prednisone tablets should you take every day?
Prednisone tablets are available in 5 mg and 10 mg dosage forms, and each tablet contains corresponding pharmaceutical ingredients. Generally speaking, the dosage for adults is 10-20 mg, taken in 2-3 times, and the maximum daily dose does not exceed 60 mg. The dosage needs to be determined based on factors such as the degree of the disease and the patient\’s physical condition. During medication, attention should be paid to adjusting and reducing the dose according to the doctor\’s instructions to avoid adverse reactions.
Precautions for drug use
1. It is not suitable for long-term high-dose use: Prednisone tablets are a glucocorticoid. Long-term high-dose use can lead to a series of potential adverse reactions, such as high blood pressure, muscle soreness, diabetes, etc. Therefore, you should follow your doctor\’s instructions and avoid overuse.
2. Do not stop the drug suddenly: Prednisone tablets cannot be stopped suddenly, and the dose needs to be gradually reduced to avoid withdrawal symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, muscle pain, etc.
3. It should not be used at the same time with other drugs: While taking prednisone tablets, it is not suitable to use other drugs containing glucocorticoids, such as oral contraceptives, to avoid increasing the adverse reactions of the drugs.
Adverse reactions of prednisone tablets
Adverse reactions to prednisone tablets are relatively common and mainly include the following symptoms:
1. Digestive system discomfort: including stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, etc.
2. Immune system suppression: Long-term use can cause immune system suppression, thereby reducing resistance and easily causing infection.
3. Skin problems: Long-term and large-dose use can cause the skin to become thin and brittle, making it prone to skin damage, infection, etc.
4. Other adverse reactions: including muscle soreness, osteoporosis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, etc.
Summary
Prednisone tablets are a commonly used glucocorticoid drug and are suitable for the treatment of a variety of diseases. When using prednisone tablets, you need to follow your doctor\’s advice and master the appropriate dosage and method of administration to avoid adverse reactions. If adverse drug reactions occur, seek medical attention promptly. Although prednisone tablets are effective, they need to be used with caution.
