West ward Pill — WHITE ROUND, 6mm — Prednisone

Imprint	West / ward
Colour	WHITE
Shape	ROUND
Size	6
Strength	PREDNISONE 5 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp
NDC	0143-1475
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	PREDNISONE[PREDNISONE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "West ward" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Prednisone

Uses and warnings

- "Patients who are on corticosteroids are more susceptible to infections than are healthy individuals" - Risk of HPA axis suppression; "adrenocortical insufficiency may result from too rapid withdrawal" - Increased blood pressure, salt/water retention, potassium loss possible - Not recommended for systemic fungal infections or live vaccine recipients - Risk of posterior subcapsular cataracts and glaucoma with prolonged use - Psychiatric effects ranging from mood changes to psychotic manifestations

Prednisone treats numerous conditions including: endocrine disorders (adrenocortical insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia), rheumatic disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus), dermatologic diseases (pemphigus, severe psoriasis), allergic conditions, respiratory diseases (sarcoidosis, pulmonary tuberculosis), hematologic disorders (thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia), and gastrointestinal diseases (ulcerative colitis).

Read the full drug profile →

How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "West ward".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (ROUND).
• Compare the size (6) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

West ward Pill — WHITE ROUND, 6mm — Prednisone

What does this imprint mean?

Active ingredient

Uses and warnings

How to identify this pill

Similar-looking pills

Other pills of Prednisone

Official references