Prednisone 5mg is a corticosteroid medication used to treat a wide range of conditions by decreasing inflammation and suppressing an overactive immune system[2]. It can also act as a replacement for cortisol in patients whose bodies do not produce enough of this hormone[2].
Common uses for prednisone 5mg include:
- Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
- Allergic reactions (severe or persistent)
- Asthma and other respiratory conditions (including COPD)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- Lupus and other autoimmune disorders
- Skin diseases (such as severe psoriasis or eczema)
- Blood, adrenal, or bone marrow disorders
- Certain cancers
- Management of low corticosteroid levels (e.g., Addison’s disease)
- As an adjunct in the treatment of certain types of pneumonia, especially in patients with suppressed immune systems[1][2][3][6]
Prednisone may also be prescribed for other conditions or at the discretion of your healthcare provider[1].
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