Drug details
Deltasone (prednisone)
type of Corticosteroids
Deltasone (prednisone) is an adrenocortical steroid that is used to treat a large number of health problems by its suppressive effect on cells in the human immune system. Deltasone is used to treat endocrine and rheumatologic disorders, dermatologic, lung and collagen-vasculature diseases, allergic, ophthalmic, hematologic and gastrointestinal disorders, neoplastic diseases, and many other health problems. The brand name Deltasone is no longer available in the U.S.; generic forms are available.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- loss of appetite,
- trouble sleeping,
- heartburn,
- acne,
- headaches,
- increased sweating, and
- mood changes.
- water retention,
- fragile skin,
The following drugs are related to Deltasone, either as a replacement or used together:
- Actiq (fentanyl citrate)
- Azulfidine EN-Tabs (sulfasalazine delayed release tablets)
- Velcade (bortezomib)
- Decadron (dexamethasone)
- Duoneb (ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate)
- Empliciti (elotuzumab for injection)
- Ninlaro (ixazomib capsules)
- Korlym (mifepristone)
- Revlimid (lenalidomide)
- Medrol (methylprednisolone)
- Mozobil (plerixafor injection)
- Pediapred (prednisolone sodium)
- Prednisolone (prednisolone tablets)
- Prednisone (prednisone tablets, usp)
The following supplements are related to Deltasone, and may be used together with the drug:
- Magnesium (s.)
- Rice Bran (s.)
- Fish Oil (s.)
- Bovine Cartilage (s.)
- Vitamin D (s.)
- Whey Protein (s.)
- Blond Psyllium (s.)
- Caffeine (s.)
- Phleum Pratense (s.)
- Thymus Extract (s.)
- Tinospora Cordifolia (s.)
- Borage (s.)
- Cat's Claw (s.)
- Gamma Linolenic Acid (s.)
- Superoxide Dismutase (s.)
- Thunder God Vine (s.)
- Vitamin E (s.)
- Echinacea (s.)
- Bifidobacteria (s.)
- Lactobacillus (s.)
- Bee Venom (s.)
- Choline (s.)