{"id":7317,"date":"2021-02-21T08:17:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T08:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7317"},"modified":"2021-05-27T06:20:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T06:20:15","slug":"deltison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/deltison\/","title":{"rendered":"Deltison &#8211; Prednisone uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n50 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;<br>prednisone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Deltison is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deltison is a cortisone preparation, which reduces allergic, inflammatory, and rheumatic reactions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deltison is used in the treatment of&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and severe allergic conditions as well as in certain blood diseases and cancers.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Deltison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Deltison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to prednisone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Deltison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of the following conditions, you should consult your doctor before starting treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>bone loss (&nbsp;osteoporosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>psychosis&nbsp;(mental illness)<\/li><li>gastric ulcer&nbsp;or ulcer of&nbsp;duodenum&nbsp;a<\/li><li>tuberculosis&nbsp;and other&nbsp;infectious&nbsp;s<\/li><li>diabetes<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and heart weakness<\/li><li>have undergone surgery when intestines, blood vessels, or nerves have been stitched together (&nbsp;anastomoses&nbsp;)<\/li><li>scleroderma&nbsp;(also called systemic sclerosis, an&nbsp;autoimmune&nbsp;disease) because daily&nbsp;doses&nbsp;of 15 mg or more can increase the risk of a serious complication called&nbsp;acute&nbsp;kidney crisis.&nbsp;Signs of&nbsp;acute&nbsp;kidney crisis include high&nbsp;blood pressure and decreased urine production.&nbsp;Your doctor may advise you to check your&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and urine levels regularly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When vaccinating, the doctor who is to vaccinate should be informed about the Deltison treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of fever or stress, a doctor should be contacted for a possible dose change.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Deltison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some agents may affect or be affected by treatment with Deltison such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ketoconazole&nbsp;(&nbsp;antifungal&nbsp;)<\/li><li>rifampicin (anti-tuberculosis&nbsp;drug&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The treating physician, therefore, needs to know about other concomitant medications.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may increase the effects of Deltison and your doctor may want to monitor you closely if you are taking these medicines (eg some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus is affected.&nbsp;Therefore, always&nbsp;consult&nbsp;a doctor&nbsp;<i>before using<\/i> Deltison during pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deltison passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.&nbsp;However, consult a physician if you use Deltison more than temporarily during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive motor vehicles or perform risky work.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deltison contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Deltison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for severe acute conditions: 1 50 mg tablet daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions and do not change&nbsp;the dose&nbsp;or stop treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Deltison then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10<\/em>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<em>)<\/em>&nbsp;: Fluid retention (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;), high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;.&nbsp;Mental illness can be affected.&nbsp;Impaired ability to produce the&nbsp;hormones ACTH and&nbsp;cortisol.&nbsp;Accumulation of fat on the face and torso (Cushing-like symptoms).&nbsp;Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fragile and thin skin with impaired wound healing, stunted growth in children.&nbsp;Impact on&nbsp;the infection&nbsp;you and diabetes.&nbsp;Lack of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood and retention of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the body.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(These may affect up to 1 in 100):<\/em>&nbsp;Blood clots,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in bones (bone necrosis),&nbsp;glaucoma, cataracts.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Increased pressure in the skull.&nbsp;Depression, mania.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>&nbsp;Blurred vision.&nbsp;Acute renal crisis in patients already suffering from&nbsp;scleroderma&nbsp;(an&nbsp;autoimmune&nbsp;disease).&nbsp;Signs of&nbsp;acute&nbsp;kidney crisis include high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and decreased urine production.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Deltison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used before the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date indicates the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Empty packaging can be recycled via the Packaging Collection.&nbsp;Jar and lid are sorted as hard plastic packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is prednisone 50 mg per tablet.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are magnesium&nbsp;trisilicate, dicalcium phosphate,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;40 mg, potato starch, talc, magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deltison is a white, flat tablet with a middle notch, 8 mm in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 30 tablets in a white plastic jar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deltison is a cortisone preparation, which reduces allergic, inflammatory, and rheumatic reactions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2204,2200],"tags":[5976,5978,5980,2212,5971,5973,5975,5979,5974,2211,5977,5972],"class_list":["post-7317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d","category-medicines","tag-deltison","tag-deltison-side-effects","tag-deltison-tablet","tag-medicine","tag-prednisone","tag-prednisone-side-effects","tag-prednisone-tablet","tag-side-effects-of-deltison","tag-side-effects-of-prednisone","tag-tablets","tag-what-is-deltison","tag-what-is-prednisone"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7317"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7317\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11116,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7317\/revisions\/11116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}