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Results 1 - 10 of 66 for prednisone
  1. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis 
    ... treated with high doses of glucocorticoids (such as prednisone). These are given through the vein for 3 to 5 days at the beginning of treatment. Prednisone is given along with other medicines that slow ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000135.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Takayasu arteritis 
    ... treated with high doses of corticosteroids such as prednisone. As the disease is controlled the dose of prednisone is decreased. In almost all cases, immunosuppressive medicines ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001250.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Graves disease 
    ... smoke, even after the hyperthyroidism is treated. Sometimes, prednisone is needed to reduce eye irritation and swelling. Prednisone is a steroid medicine that suppresses the immune ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000358.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus 
    ... you may be prescribed high doses of corticosteroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone) and immune system suppressants (azathioprine or cyclophosphamide). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000446.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Polymyalgia rheumatica 
    ... better. However, low doses of corticosteroids (such as prednisone, 10 to 20 mg per day) can markedly ... people, even longer treatment with low doses of prednisone is needed. Corticosteroids can cause many side effects ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000415.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) 
    ... are usually started on a steroid medicine called prednisone or dexamethasone. In some cases, surgery to remove ... If the disease does not get better with prednisone, other treatments may include: Infusions of high-dose ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000535.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. COPD - quick-relief drugs 
    ... take them for longer. Oral steroids include: Methylprednisolone Prednisone Prednisolone
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000026.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Asthma - quick-relief drugs 
    ... your symptoms flare-up. Oral steroids include: Methylprednisolone Prednisone Prednisolone
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000008.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Shingles - aftercare 
    ... virus A medicine called a corticosteroid, such as prednisone Medicines to treat your pain You may have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000560.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease 
    ... the kidneys and lungs. Corticosteroid medicines (such as prednisone) and other drugs, which suppress or quiet the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000142.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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