whats the differance between apo prenisone and prenisione acetate?

Answer 1

Prednisolone Ophthalmic Suspension is used to treat various conditions such as inflammation due to various causes, allergies and other conditions. It is available as 10ml and 15ml bottles. Consult your veterinarian for dosage and administration.

Generic Name
Prednisolone Acetate

Manufacturer
Various

Brand Name(s)
Pred Forte (Allergan), Econopred Plus (Alcon)

What is this medication used for
Prednisolone Acetate is a corticosteroid used to treat swelling, itching, redness and irritation of the eyes and eyelids.

Availability
Prednisolone Acetate is available by prescription as 1% drops.

How this medication should be used
Prednisolone Acetate is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is a commonly accepted practice to use this product in dogs and horses. The usual dose is based on the condition being treated, the severity of the condition and the response to treatment.

What are the side effects
side effects of Prednisolone Acetate that may occur include changes in vision, blurred vision, eye pain, continued or worsening itching, swelling or discharge from the eye.

What special precautions are there
Always wash hands before administering eye drops. Shake well before using. Do not touch the dropper tip to the skin or eyes. This medication should be used with caution in pregnant or lactating females. Do not use if there is a fungal infection of the eye. Always tell your veterinarian and pharmacists what other medications your pet is taking.
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Prednisone is a corticosteroid. It is used to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions and can be used to treat severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis and other conditions.

FDA approved:

September 1955

Brand Names and International Availability:

Apo-Prednisone (Canada, Malaysia, New-Zealand); Adasone; Cartancyl; Colisone; Cordrol (US); Cortan (US); Cortancyl (France); Dacortin; Dacorten (Spain); Decortin (Bulgaria, Germany); Decortisyl (England, Ireland, Philippines); Delcortin (Denmark); Dellacort; Dellacort A (Indonesia); Delta-Dome (US); Deltacortene (Italy); Deltacortone (Japan); Deltasone (US); Deltison (Sweden); Deltisona (Argentina); Di-Adreson (Japan); DiAdreson; Econosone; Encorton (Poland); Fernisone (US); Hostacortin (Indonesia); Liquid Pred (US); Me-Korti (Finland); Meticorten (US); Nisona (Peru); Novoprednisone (Canada); Orasone (US); Origen Prednisone (New-Zealand); Panafcort (Australia, South-Africa); Panasol (US); Paracort; Parmenison; Pehacort (Indonesia); Predeltin (South-Africa); Prednicen-M (US); Prednicorm (Germany); Prednicort (Belgium); Prednicot (US); Prednidib (Mexico); Predniment; Prednitone (Israel); Rectodelt; Sone (Australia); Sterapred (US); Ultracorten (Germany); Winpred (Canada

How does it work?

Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid used for its potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. Glucocorticoids cause profound and varied metabolic effects. In addition, they change the body's immune responses to many stimuli.

Dosage:

The initial dosage of prednisone tablets may vary from 5 mg to 60 mg of prednisone per day depending on severity of the condition being treated. Prednisone should be used at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest possible time.

Answer 2

It is correct to taper Prednisone. Your doctor prescribed this particular dosage, so you should be doing that. The amount the doctor prescribed was not a large dose and wasn't harmful overall. The harm comes if you are doing all this on your own and don't know what you're doing. It would be OK for you to take less, then you would have less recovery, and could go back and pay the doctor again. You're on a pretty low dose of Prednisone so I'm surprised you're having any side effects. Typically those under 7.5mg will not experience any side effects. I've been on 30mg at my highest dose and all I experienced was increase energy. There are hundreds of side effects of Prednisone, but the ones you describe aren't exactly common. Prednisone usually gives you more energy and insomnia.
Doctors usually tell you to not stop taking Prednisone suddenly, but you're on such a low dose and a short course that it'd be fine. If you want to stop, then that would be fine. You should speak to your doctor though.
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