Drug details

Rayos (prednisone delayed-release tablets)

type of Corticosteroids

Rayos (prednisone) is a corticosteroid prescribed for several diseases and conditions including atopic dermatitis, seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, treatment of acute leukemia and aggressive lymphomas, asthma, psoriatic arthritis, and more.

The drug is often used to treat Allergic rhinitis , Asthma , Psoriatic arthritis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• nervousness,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia),
• depression,
• weight gain,
• rash,
• hives, 
• increased sweating,
• acne,
• bloating,
• stretch marks, 
• fluid retention, 
• increased appetite, 
• muscle weakness, 
• feeling unwell (malaise),
• facial redness,
• fast or slow heart rate,
• elevated blood sugar,
• increased blood pressure,
• behavioral and mood changes,
• lightheadedness and fainting,
• spinning sensation (vertigo), and
• vision problems.

The following drugs are related to Rayos, either as a replacement or used together:

• Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa-fcab injection)
• Vyondys 53 (golodirsen injection)
• Millipred (prednisolone tablets)
• Opzelura (ruxolitinib cream)
• Ruxience (rituximab-pvvr injection)