Prednisone is a corticosteroid.
It is used to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions and can be used to treat severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis and other conditions. Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid used for its potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. Glucocorticoids cause profound and varied metabolic effects. In addition, they change the body's immune responses to many stimuli. The initial dosage of prednisone tablets may vary from 5 mg to 60 mg of prednisone per day depending on severity of the condition being treated.