PREDNISOLONE SOLUTION/SYRUP-ORAL (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital, secobarbital), phenytoin, ephedrine, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), aspirin or arthritis medication (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen), cyclosporine, estrogen- containing products (e.g., estradiol, certain birth control pills), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide), amphotericin B, oral diabetes medication (e.g., glyburide, pioglitazone), certain drugs for Alzheimer's disease (e.g., donepezil, tacrine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe swelling and weight gain, joint/muscle pain, unusually fast heartbeat, severe swelling (especially in the mid- section/stomach area).
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. To help prevent "soft bones" (osteoporosis) during prolonged prednisolone use, perform doctor-approved weight-bearing exercises and take your recommended daily calcium and vitamin D. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress. Inform all of your doctors that you use (or have used) this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Consult your prescription label or packaging for storage requirements. Ask your pharmacist for more information if needed.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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