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.)