Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
PREDNISONE (UNII: VB0R961HZT) (PREDNISONE - UNII:VB0R961HZT)
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Prednisone tablets are indicated in the following conditions: 1. Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hypercalcemia associated with cancer Nonsuppurative thyroiditis 2. Rheumatic Disorders As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy) Ankylosing spondylitis Acute and subacute bursitis Acute nonspecific tenosynovitis Acute gouty arthritis Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
PredniSONE Tablets, USP are available in the following strengths and package sizes: 10 mg (white, round, scored, imprinted PD01) Bottles of 100 NDC 68071-2304-1 Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. Dispense in a tight, children-resistant container as defined in the USP/NF.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
PREDNISONE- PREDNISONE TABLET NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS,INC. ---------- PREDNISONE TABLETS, USP DESCRIPTION Prednisone tablets contain prednisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, in dioxane, and in methanol. The chemical name for prednisone is pregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione,17,21-dihydroxy- and its molecular weight is 358.43. The structural formula is represented below: Prednisone tablets are available in 3 strengths:10 mg, 20 mg and 50 mg. Inactive ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Lactose Monohydrate, Cellulose Powder, Magnesium Stearate, and Croscarmellose Sodium. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt- retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. Glucocorticoids cause profound and varied metabolic effects. In addition, they modify the body's immune responses to diverse stimuli. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Prednisone tablets are indicated in the following conditions: 1. ENDOCRINE DISORDERS Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hypercalcemia associated with cancer Nonsuppurative thyroiditis 2. RHEUMATIC DISORDERS As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low- Read the complete document