Rayos

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Treatment
55 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Rayos

What is Rayos

PrednisoneThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryPrednisone is a synthetic steroid used to reduce inflammation. It is converted by the body into prednisolone, which is then used to treat various medical conditions. Prednisone was approved by the FDA in 1955.
PredniSONEis the brand name
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Rayos Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
PredniSONE
Prednisone
1972
681

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Prednisone, commonly known as PredniSONE, is approved by the FDA for 55 uses which include Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Anemia, Hemolytic .
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Anemia, Hemolytic
Thrombocytopenia
Conjunctivitis
Helps manage Ocular Inflammation
Ulcerative Colitis
Helps manage Ulcerative Colitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Helps manage Atopic Dermatitis
Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
Disseminated tuberculosis
Used to treat Disseminated tuberculosis in combination with Aminosalicylic acid
Contact Dermatitis
Uremia
Malignant Neoplasms
Mycosis Fungoides (MF)
Helps manage Mycosis Fungoides (MF)
induction of Diuresis
Mycosis Fungoides
Helps manage Mycosis Fungoides (MF)
Sarcoidosis
Helps manage symptomatic Sarcoidosis
Thyroiditis
Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
Secondary thrombocytopenia
Ocular Inflammation
Helps manage Ocular Inflammation
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Helps manage unresponsive to topical corticosteroids
Trichinosis
Congenital Hypoplastic Anemia
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Neurologic Involvement
symptomatic Sarcoidosis
Helps manage symptomatic Sarcoidosis
non-suppurative Thyroiditis
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Crohn Disease
Helps manage acute Crohn's Disease (CD)
Drug hypersensitivity reaction
Primary adrenocortical insufficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Helps manage Ulcerative Colitis
Asthma
Helps manage Asthma
Pemphigus
Helps manage Pemphigus
acquired immune hemolytic anemia
Diuresis
Pemphigus
Helps manage Pemphigus
Allergic Rhinitis (AR)
Helps manage Allergic Rhinitis (AR)
Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison Disease
Uremia
Lupus Erythematosus
Proteinuria
Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis
Helps manage Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis
Tuberculosis
Used to treat fulminating Tuberculosis in combination with Aminosalicylic acid
Serum Sickness
exfoliative erythroderma
Helps manage exfoliative erythroderma
Patient Participation
Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan
Lupus
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Tuberculosis
Used to treat Disseminated tuberculosis in combination with Aminosalicylic acid
Aspiration Pneumonitis
Drug Allergy
Asthma
Helps manage Asthma

Effectiveness

How Rayos Affects PatientsPrednisone belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. It works by stopping the body from making certain chemicals that cause inflammation, and instead encourages chemicals that reduce inflammation. Prednisone does not stay effective for long periods of time, as its effects only last about 2-3 hours. Corticosteroids are still considered safe to use, but patients should be aware that taking them can leave them more vulnerable to infections and can also disrupt their body's natural production of hormones.
How Rayos works in the bodyPrednisone is changed into its active form, prednisolone, in the liver. Prednisolone then affects the body in a few ways. It restricts blood vessels from widening, and stops white blood cells from rushing to sites of inflammation. It also reduces the production of substances that cause inflammation, and increases the production of substances that reduce inflammation. Low doses of prednisolone act as an anti-inflammatory, while high doses suppress the immune system. High doses can also raise sodium levels and lower potassium levels.

When to interrupt dosage

The advised measure of Rayos is contingent upon the recognized condition, comprising of Malignant Lymphomas, Thyroiditis and Tuberculosis Meningitis. The magnitude of dose fluctuates, depending on the method of delivery (e.g. Oral or Solution, concentrate) indicated in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Dermatomyositis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
prophylaxis of graves ophthalmopathy
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Craniotomy
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
exfoliative erythroderma
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Addison Disease
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
varicella-zoster virus acute retinal necrosis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Psoriasis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Trichinosis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
induction of Diuresis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Diuresis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Sarcoidosis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Brain
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Brain
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Optic Neuritis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Malignant Neoplasms
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
HIV Positive
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Red-Cell Aplasia, Pure
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Psoriatic Arthritis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit
Ulcerative Colitis
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.1 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg
, Solution, Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Kit

Warnings

Rayos has two provisos and should be avoided when encountering the conditions outlined in the following table.Rayos Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Mycoses
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Prednisone may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Rayos.
Common Rayos Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Prednisone is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Prednisone is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Prednisone is combined with Abatacept.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Prednisone is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Prednisone is combined with Acteoside.
Rayos Toxicity & Overdose RiskHaving too much prednisone over a long period of time can cause a variety of side effects, such as mental confusion, weight gain, acne, abnormal fat deposits, excessive sweating, changes in skin pigmentation, and increased appetite. Additionally, it can cause a number of other issues, including high blood pressure, difficulty healing wounds and bones, ulcers, weakened immune system, and irregular heartbeat.

Rayos Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Rayos?

70 active trials are currently being conducted to assess the utility of Rayos for Adrenal Cortex Hormone Regulation, Disseminated Tuberculosis and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Asthma
87 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3
Metastatic Brain Tumors
60 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4
Patient Participation
0 Actively Recruiting
Giant Cell Arteritis
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 1
Tuberculosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Brain
0 Actively Recruiting
Seborrheic dermatitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Drug Allergy
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 4
Craniotomy
0 Actively Recruiting
HIV Positive
0 Actively Recruiting
Bronchiolitis
0 Actively Recruiting
prophylaxis of graves ophthalmopathy
0 Actively Recruiting
Brain
7 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Acne Vulgaris
9 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Lupus
57 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4
Acute Coryza
0 Actively Recruiting
acute Bursitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Chorioretinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Tennis Elbow
0 Actively Recruiting

Rayos Reviews: What are patients saying about Rayos?

5Patient Review
7/31/2019
Rayos for Muscle Pain and Stiffness in Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis
I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia rheumatica and my doctor recommended Rayos. It's an affordable medication that has helped me a lot. I started with 10mg per day for a few days, then tapered down to 5mg which is what I take now. Almost been a year and I haven't had any problems!
4.7Patient Review
2/4/2018
Rayos for Joint Disease which may include Attacks of Acute Arthritis
This medication has alleviated the pain in my feet; however, it is worth noting that one of the side effects is weight gain.
4Patient Review
12/30/2012
Rayos for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Rayos was the first prednisone steroid that I've tried that actually worked for me. Within an hour of taking my first pill, I started feeling relief from my symptoms. I take it every day at lunchtime and have been happy with the results so far.
2.3Patient Review
1/19/2017
Rayos for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Though easy to apply, this treatment made my symptoms worse. I'm now also experiencing more joint pain--not sure if the two are related.
1.7Patient Review
4/20/2019
Rayos for Rheumatoid Arthritis
I tried Rayos for eight days, but I didn't feel any better. In fact, the medication made me worse. So, I went back to taking predisone (which is much cheaper and just as effective).
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Patient Q&A Section about rayos

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does RAYOS make you sleepy?

"Symptoms you may experience include weakness, weight loss, nausea, muscle pain, headache, tiredness, and dizziness."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between prednisone and RAYOS?

"Rayos is a delayed-release form of prednisone, meaning that it takes around four hours for the anti-inflammatory effects to kick in. There are generic forms of prednisone available, but none of them are delayed-release."

Answered by AI

Why is RAYOS taken at night?

"Rayos does not work the same as immediate-release prednisone. Taking Rayos before bed at night allows it to work when cytokines, cells in the immune system, start to increase."

Answered by AI

What is the drug RAYOS used for?

"Rayos is a corticosteroid used to treat many different conditions by reducing inflammation or suppressing the immune system. These conditions include allergies, skin diseases, stomach and intestinal disorders, blood diseases, eye problems, nerve diseases, kidney diseases, respiratory diseases, rheumatologic diseases, and organ transplantation."

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