Prednisone Tablet
NDC 71205-421
Product Information
Prednisone is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Proficient Rx Lp. Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. It is supplied as a white tablet for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 71205-421 and 12 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 71205-421?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- PREDNISONE 10 mg/1 - A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- PREDNISONE (UNII: VB0R961HZT)
- PREDNISONE (UNII: VB0R961HZT) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 198145 - predniSONE 10 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 198145 - prednisone 10 MG Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Prednisone
Prednisone is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels (lack of certain substances that are usually produced by the body and are needed for normal body functioning). Prednisone is also used to treat other conditions in patients with normal corticosteroid levels. These conditions include certain types of arthritis; severe allergic reactions; multiple sclerosis (a disease in which the nerves do not function properly); lupus (a disease in which the body attacks many of its own organs); and certain conditions that affect the lungs, skin, eyes, kidneys blood, thyroid, stomach, and intestines. Prednisone is also sometimes used to treat the symptoms of certain types of cancer. Prednisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works to treat patients with low levels of corticosteroids by replacing steroids that are normally produced naturally by the body. It works to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works.
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Steroids
You may have heard of anabolic steroids, which can have harmful effects. But there's another type of steroid - sometimes called a corticosteroid - that treats a variety of problems. These steroids are similar to hormones that your adrenal glands make to fight stress associated with illnesses and injuries. They reduce inflammation and affect the immune system.
You may need to take corticosteroids to treat:
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune diseases such as lupus and multiple sclerosis
- Skin conditions such as eczema and rashes
- Some kinds of cancer
Steroids are strong medicines, and they can have side effects, including weakened bones and cataracts. Because of this, you usually take them for as short a time as possible.
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