Description
Winpred is a prescription corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune conditions by suppressing the immune system and reducing inflammation. It is prescribed for symptoms of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease, mimicking the action of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
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Fact Table
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| Formula |
C21H26O5 |
| License |
FDA approved |
| Bioavailability |
Approximately 70-90% |
| Legal status |
Prescription only |
| Chemical Name |
17,21-Dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione |
| Elimination half-life |
Approximately 3-4 hours |
| Dosage (Strength) |
1 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 50 mg tablets |
| Pregnancy |
Category C; consult a healthcare provider |
| Brands |
Winpred, Deltasone, Rayos, Sterapred |
| Protein binding |
Approximately 70-90% |
| PubChem CID |
5755 |
| MedlinePlus |
a601102 |
| ChEBI |
8378 |
| ATC code |
H02AB07 |
| DrugBank |
DB00635 |
| KEGG |
D00472 |
| Routes of administration |
Oral |
Directions
Take Winpred exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not abruptly stop or start taking this medication.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Winpred is prednisone.
Interactions
Common drug-drug interactions may include:
- Aceclofenac
- Acemetacin
- Aldesleukin
- Alfentanil
- Amiodarone
- Amtolmetin Guacil
- Asparaginase
- Aspirin
- Atogepant
- Balofloxacin
- Bemiparin
- Benzhydrocodone
- Besifloxacin
- Bromfenac
- Bufexamac
- Buprenorphine
- Bupropion
- Carbamazepine
- Celecoxib
- Ceritinib
- Choline Salicylate
- Ciprofloxacin
- Clonixin
- Codeine
- Cosyntropin
- Daclatasvir
- Darunavir
- Desmopressin
- Desogestrel
- Dexibuprofen
- Dexketoprofen
- Diclofenac
- Dienogest
- Diflunisal
- Dihydrocodeine
- Dipyrone
- Dronedarone
- Drospirenone
- Droxicam
- Elvitegravir
- Enoxacin
- Estetrol
- Estradiol
- Ethinyl Estradiol
- Ethynodiol
- Etodolac
- Etofenamate
- Etonogestrel
- Etoricoxib
- Felbinac
- Fenoprofen
- Fentanyl
- Fepradinol
- Feprazone
- Fexinidazole
- Fleroxacin
- Floctafenine
- Flufenamic Acid
- Flumequine
- Flurbiprofen
- Gatifloxacin
- Gemifloxacin
- Gestodene
- Hemin
- Hydrocodone
- Ibuprofen
- Indomethacin
- Ketoprofen
- Ketorolac
- Levofloxacin
- Levonorgestrel
- Lomefloxacin
- Lopinavir
- Lornoxicam
- Loxoprofen
- Lumateperone
- Lumiracoxib
- Lurasidone
- Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate
- Macimorelin
- Meclofenamate
- Medroxyprogesterone
- Mefenamic Acid
- Meloxicam
- Meperidine
- Mestranol
- Methadone
- Morniflumate
- Moxifloxacin
- Nabumetone
- Nadifloxacin
- Nadroparin
- Naproxen
- Nepafenac
- Nifedipine
- Niflumic Acid
- Nimesulide
- Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin
- Nirmatrelvir
- Nomegestrol
- Norelgestromin
- Norethindrone
- Norfloxacin
- Norgestimate
- Norgestrel
- Ofloxacin
- Oliceridine
- Oxaprozin
- Oxycodone
- Oxyphenbutazone
- Parecoxib
- Pazufloxacin
- Pefloxacin
- Pentazocine
- Phenylbutazone
- Piketoprofen
- Piperaquine
- Piroxicam
- Pranoprofen
- Proglumetacin
- Propyphenazone
- Proquazone
- Prulifloxacin
- Ritonavir
- Rofecoxib
- Rufloxacin
- Rotavirus Vaccine, Live
- Salicylic Acid
- Salsalate
- Sargramostim
- Segesterone
- Sodium Salicylate
- Somatrogon-ghla
- Sparfloxacin
- Sufentanil
- Sulindac
- Tacrolimus
- Telaprevir
- Tenoxicam
- Tiaprofenic Acid
- Tolfenamic Acid
- Tolmetin
- Tosufloxacin
- Tramadol
- Ubrogepant
- Ulipristal
- Valdecoxib
- Voxilaprevir
- Zolpidem
- Zuranolone
Cautions
Use Winpred cautiously in patients with a history of infections, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, or psychiatric disorders. Prolonged use of prednisone may increase the risk of infections, osteoporosis, and adrenal suppression. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood glucose, and bone density is recommended during treatment with Winpred.
Side Effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medication includes upset stomach, stomach irritation, vomiting, headache, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness, depression, anxiety, acne, increased hair growth, easy bruising and irregular or absent menstrual periods.
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