Indication
Anterior uveitis, intermediate and posterior uveitis
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits phospholipase, reducing arachidonic acid and inflammatory mediators
Available Quantities
1, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 50 mg tablets
Dosage/Instructions
Anterior uveitis: 10-20 mg orally twice daily for 5 days; Posterior/panuveitis: Up to 30 mg orally twice daily
Pregnancy & Nursing
Teratogenic in many species in doses equivalent to the human dose; no well-controlled human studies
Pediatric Use
≥1 month
Contraindications, side effects, etc.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to prednisone or related corticosteroids. Contraindicated in patients with systemic fungal infections and certain medical conditions such as live vaccines during therapy.
Warnings: Prednisone is a systemic corticosteroid with various potential side effects. It should be used cautiously and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Common Side Effects: Common side effects may include increased appetite, weight gain, mood changes, and potential systemic side effects depending on the dose and duration of use.
