Name of

Drugs

Predniso
ne

Brand
name:
Sterapre
d

Actions

Classi
ficatio
n

It
prevent
s the
release
of
substan
ces in
the
body
that
cause
inflamm
ation. It
also
suppres
ses the
immune
system.

Cortico
steroid

Indications
&
Contraindica
tions
Indications:
- arthritis,
blood
disorders,
breathing
problems,
severe
allergies, skin
diseases,
cancer, eye
problems,
and immune
system
disorders.

Side
Effects &
Adverse
Effect
- Nausea,
vomiting,
loss of
appetite,
heartburn,
trouble
sleeping,
increased
sweating, or
acne may
occur.

Contraindicati
on:
Hypersensitivi
ty to drug.

ERIKA JOYCE C. MANUBAY

BSN 3-2

Nursing
Considerati
ons

Evalu
ation

- This
medicine
may cause
you to get
more
infections
than usual.
Avoid people
who are sick
or have
infections
and wash
your hands
often.
- Check if
there is
blurred
vision,
difficulty in
reading, eye
pain, or any
other
change in
vision
occurs
during or
after
treatment.

Due
meds
given.