Deltasone

Why is this drug prescribed?

Deltasone is used to treat variety disorders like

• rheumatoid arthritis
• asthma
• eye diseases
• severe allergies
• blood disorders
• flare-ups of multiple sclerosis
• lung diseases
• skin diseases
• colitis

How should you take this medication?

This medicine should be stored at a room temperature. Deltasone should be used with meals. If you missed your regular dose, wait for the next scheduled time to take tablet. Do not take two doses at once. Follow the dosing and intake frequency exactly under the prescription of your doctor. Do not stop taking Deltasone at once. It is more effective to decrease dose gradually. Apply for emergency help in your local poison control center if overdose intake occurred.

What side effects may occur?

Apply for medical treatment or contact your doctor or pharmacist if any side effects from using Deltasone took place. Taking this medicine may result in:

• emotional instability
• psychotic behavior
• mood changes
• severe depression
• heart failure
• allergy
• glaucoma
• face redness
• convulsions
• osteoporosis
• muscle weakness
• excessive sweating
• vertigo

What are some possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication?

Notify your doctor of taking any other presctiption and over-the-counter medicals. Sometimes interaction of Deltasone and other medications including insulin may result in undesired consequences. Drug interactions may cause side effects or neutralize the treatment. Consult your medical specialist about the interaction of Deltasone and other prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

What if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Notify your doctor if you arepregnant or breast-feeding. Doctor may prescribe you lower dose of medicine.

What is the recommended dosage?