Prednisone

FDA Approved: * January 17, 1972
Pharm Company: * WATSON LABS
Category: Anti-Inflammatory

Prednisone is a glucocorticoid medication mostly used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation in conditions such as asthma, COPD, and rheumatologic diseases.[2] It is also used to treat high blood calcium due to cancer and adrenal insufficiency along with other steroids.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects with long-term use include cataracts, bone loss, easy bruising, muscle weakness, and thrush.[2] O... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Prednisone 54;899
Prednisone 10 mg Oral Tablet 10 Count Pack
NDC: 0054-0017
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Prednisone 54;760
Prednisone 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-0018
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Prednisone 54;343
Prednisone 50 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-0019
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Prednisone 54;612
Prednisone 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-4728
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Prednisone 54092
Prednisone 1 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-4741
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Prednisone 54;339
Prednisone 2.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-4742
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Prednisone 54;612
Prednisone 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-8724
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Prednisone 54;339
Prednisone 2.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-8740
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Prednisone WW;25
Prednisone 2.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0143-1425
Labeler:
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp
Prednisone WESTWARD;473
Prednisone 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0143-1473
Labeler:
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp

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