Prednisolone sodium phosphate: study card

Prednisolone sodium phosphate — Systemic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid). Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.

Generic name: Prednisolone sodium phosphate
Class: Systemic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid)
Mechanism: Synthetic adrenocortical steroid with predominantly glucocorticoid, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.
Used for: Severe or incapacitating selected allergic conditions unresponsive to adequate conventional treatment; Selected rheumatologic and dermatologic conditions listed in the source, including condition-specific adjunctive or short-term regimens; Selected respiratory, gastrointestinal and hematologic conditions with the source’s condition-specific restrictions; Selected endocrine conditions; for adrenal insufficiency the source identifies hydrocortisone or cortisone as first choice
Common side effects: Fluid retention; Altered glucose tolerance; Elevated blood pressure; Mood / behavioral changes; Increased appetite, weight gain
Warnings: HPA axis suppression, Cushing's, hyperglycemia; Immunosuppression / infection risk; Bone density loss; cataracts, glaucoma
Interactions: Anticoagulants (warfarin); Amphotericin B / potassium-depleting agents; Anticholinesterase agents

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Label date: 20250603 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.

Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.

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Pronunciation

Prednisolone sodium phosphate: pred-NIS-oh-lone

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Body system

Immunology · 6 Drug cards

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Prednisone

Same body system: Immunology

Mechanism: Synthetic adrenocortical steroid with potent anti-inflammatory effects; causes varied metabolic effects and modifies immune responses.

On both cards: Common side effects — Fluid retention; Altered glucose tolerance; Elevated blood pressure; Increased appetite, weight gain

Only on the Prednisone card: Used for — Specified severe allergic and dermatologic disorders under the label's condition-specific restrictions; Specified rheumatologic and respiratory disorders; Specified endocrine conditions; Palliation of specified neoplastic conditions · Common side effects — Mood changes · Warnings — HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome; Immunosuppression, infection risk; Behavioral and mood disturbances · Interactions — Warfarin: response may change and coagulation monitoring is needed; CYP3A4 inducers and inhibitors; NSAIDs, including aspirin

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