Deltasone and Pitocin

• Generic Name: prednisone
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Rayos, Sterapred, Deltasone

Prednisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, endocrine problems, eye or vision problems, stomach or bowel problems, lupus, skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Prednisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: oxytocin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Pitocin, Syntocinon

Pitocin is a hormone that is used to induce labor or strengthen uterine contractions, or to control bleeding after childbirth.

Pitocin is also used to stimulate uterine contractions in a woman with an incomplete or threatened miscarriage.

Pitocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.