The generic name of the drug prednisone is prednisone acetate tablets. Treatment with prednisone acetate tablets also needs to be taken with potassium chloride extended-release tablets mainly to prevent hypokalemia. Prednisone acetate tablets belong to the adrenocorticotropic hormone class of drugs, can play the role of anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, can be used for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, nephrotic syndrome and other diseases; allergic to the drug is contraindicated in patients; the drug may cause hypokalemia, infections, elevated blood glucose, gastrointestinal tract ulcers, Cushing’s syndrome, insomnia, weight gain, and other adverse reactions. Potassium chloride extended-release tablets can play a role in regulating electrolyte balance, can be used to prevent and control hypokalemia, so the use of prednisone acetate tablets treatment also need to be taken with potassium chloride mainly to prevent hypokalemia caused by taking prednisone acetate tablets. It should be noted that patients with oliguria, anuria, hyperkalemia, etc. should not be treated with potassium chloride extended-release tablets; the drug may cause nausea, vomiting, chest pain and other adverse reactions. Patients who need to use Prednisone Acetate Tablets combined with Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets are recommended to use the drug under the guidance of a doctor.