# Prednisolone Acetate (Pred Forte)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/prednisolone-acetate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Prednisolone Acetate?

Prednisolone Acetate (brand name: Pred Forte) is a steroid taken ophthalmic. It is prescribed to treat leukemia, erythema multiforme, asthma. Across the United States, 27,000 doctors prescribe Prednisolone to approximately 2.0 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Pred Forte

## Indications

Prednisolone Acetate is prescribed for several conditions including leukemia, erythema multiforme, asthma, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Leukemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/leukemia)
- [Erythema Multiforme](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/erythema-multiforme)
- [Asthma](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/asthma)
- [Tuberculosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tuberculosis)
- [Pulmonary](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pulmonary)
- [Rheumatic Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rheumatic-diseases)
- [Anemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/anemia)
- [Hemolytic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hemolytic)
- [Colitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/colitis)
- [Ulcerative](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/ulcerative)
- [Synovitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/synovitis)
- [Thrombocytopenia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/thrombocytopenia)

## Mechanism of action

Prednisolone Acetate belongs to a class of medications known as steroids.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: steroids
- Route of administration: OPHTHALMIC

## Common side effects

delayed wound healing, infrequent optic nerve damage

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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