Brand Names:
Pediapred, Flo-Pred, Millipred, Orapred


Drug Type: Steroid

Prednisolone

Prednisolone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. It may serve as a temporary treatment of malabsorption/intestinal lymphosarcoma.

Storage
Store at room temperature and definitely below 40° C (104° F). Protect from light using airtight container. A suspension prepared using 50 mg of prednisone powder, 100 mg of sodium benzoate, and a sufficient quantity of simple syrup to bring the volume to 100 mL was stable for 12 weeks at room temperature. Shake well prior to use.
  • 0.5-1 mg/kg IM or IV once or 1-2 mg/kg PO q12h; taper dose according to effect.
Oral solution and tablets
  • May predispose birds to aspergillosis and other fungal infections
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Increased appetite
  • impaired wound healing
  • Less response to hormones, especially during stressful instances such as surgery or illness
  • Change in electrolytes
  • Increased risk of stomach ulcers