Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Allergy

Availability:

Rx

Common Brands:

Form:

Oral tablet, gastro-resistant

PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such as blood disorders and diseases of the adrenal glands.