Prednisolone
Brand name: Prednisolone
Generic name: Prednisone.
While taking Prednisolone: depletion or interference with calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, chromium, vitamin C and vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, may occur. If you are using this drug, you need: NutraMD Arthritis Essential Nutrients replacements - Buy Now!
Prednisolone is a steroid drug used to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms in a variety of disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and severe cases of asthma. Prednisolone is a synthetic adrenal corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are natural substances produced by the adrenal glands located adjacent to the kidneys. Corticosteroids have potent anti-inflammatory properties, and are used in a wide variety of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, colitis, asthma, bronchitis, certain skin rashes, and allergic or inflammatory conditions of the nose and eyes.
There are numerous preparations of corticosteroids including oral tablets, capsules, liquids, topical creams and gels, inhalers and eye drops, and injectable and intravenous solutions. Prednisolone can be prescribed in oral tablet and liquid forms.
Depletion or interference with calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, chromium, vitamin C and vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, may occur.
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