Westward 477 Pill — ORANGE ROUND, 9mm — Prednisone
| Imprint | Westward / 477 |
|---|---|
| Colour | ORANGE |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 9 |
| Strength | PREDNISONE 20 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC |
| NDC | 53217-288 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | PREDNISONE[PREDNISONE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "Westward 477" 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).
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "Westward 477".
- • Confirm the colour (ORANGE) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (9) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file c7b1ded3-fbf3-4047-893e-da0f14b436e6.xml