Pediapred
Generic name:prednisolone [ pred-NIS-oh-lone ]
Brand names: Flo-Pred, Millipred, Millipred DP, Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pediapred, Veripred 20
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is Pediapred?
Pediapred is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Pediapred is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.
Pediapred may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Pediapred if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Pediapred if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Pediapred can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
To make sure Pediapred is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
active tuberculosis;
a thyroid disorder;
herpes infection of the eyes;
stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis;
depression, mental illness, or psychosis;
liver disease (especially cirrhosis);
a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis; or
Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Steroid medicines may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. You may also need to adjust the dose of your diabetes medications.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
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