2007-03-18 18:19:06 · 8 answers · asked by Shona 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is a general anti-inflamatory drug used in a variety of treatments.
2007-03-18 18:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do believe its spelled Predisone or maybe you have a generic. Yes, it is a asthma medication, it is a steroid that does wonders for asthma and upper respiratory problems and It will make you gain weight if the milligram is at least 10 or more and your on it at least a week. You will notice your appetite increases. Hope this helps you.
2007-03-18 18:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by BECKY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think what you mean is Prednisone. It's a corticosteroid immunosuppressant often used for asthma. It's quite effective but quite heavy-duty...
2007-03-18 18:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by S1LK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Prednisone and it's a cortisteroid used in an inhaler or a spray mist. It helps to open the bronchial tubes so you can breathe better.
2007-03-18 18:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by Cactus Flower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its brand name is Solu-Medrol, and it can be used for all sorts of inflammatory conditions (lungs, joints, organs). It's a potent corticosteroid. It's one of the metabolites (what your body makes out of a drug) of prednisone.
2007-03-18 18:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prednisone is a steroid that has really bad side effects. It's uses are widespread i.e asthma, lupus, IBD, etc. There are books (yes, BOOKS) written about the side effects. ;)
2007-03-18 18:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by porsche_parkes 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Prednisolone is in the steroid group. Check out the following link to learn more about it:
2007-03-18 18:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by fldrod 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SHONA,
PREDNISONE AND PREDNISOLONE ARE NOT EXACTLY THE SAME THING. HERE ARE SOME LINKS TO EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCES.
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/pred.htm
http://www.drugs.com/MTM/prednisolone.html
2007-03-18 18:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋