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Prednisone
Latest prescription information about Prednisone. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Prednisone
Pronunciation : pred' ni sone
Therapeutic Classification : Hormones
ICD Code : Y42.0
Trade Name(s): India- Acticort Tab, Acto-Pred Tab, Acto-Pred Vial, Anesolin Vial, Aquapred Eye Drops, Cecort Vial, Delsone Tab, Deltacortril F-Tab, Deltacortril Tab, Depo-Medrol Inj, Deposet Vial, Dispred Dispertab, Dispred Dps Eye Drops, Elpred Forte Susp, Elpred Susp, Elpred Tab, Elpred-20 Tab, Emsolone Tab, Gb-Pred Ac Eye Drops, Hostacortin H Tab, Immupress Tab, Kidpred Forte Susp, Kidpred Susp, M.B.Sole Tab, Melpred Inj Vial, Melpred Tab, Melsone Tab, Mepsonate Inj, Mpa Vial, Mpss+Bacteriostatic, Water Vial, Neodrol-As Inj, Nisolone Tab, Nucort Tab, Nucort-P Syrup Syr, Omnacortil F-Syr, Omnacortil Tab, Pardi Eye Drops, Pensone 5/10/20/40 Tab, Plone Eye Drops, Prado Tab, Predace Dps Eye Drops, Predace Tab, Predace-Ld Eye Drops, Predcip Tab, Predinga Tab, Predlone Tab, Predmet Dps, Eye Drops, Predmet Susp, Predmet Tab, Prednicort Tab, Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drops, Predone Dps Eye Drops, Predone Forte Syrup, Predone Syr, Predyl Eye Drops , Pree-M Inj, Pree-M Tab, Prid Tab, Renisol Eye Drops, Renisone Eye Drops, Rivsole Tab, Sanpred Eye Drops, Soloriv Tab, Sol-U-Pred Vial, Vepred Eye Drops, Wysolone Tab, Zencort Tab. International- Deltasone. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication regulates the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels, and is used to treat arthritis, severe allergic reactions, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and certain conditions that affect the lungs, skin, eyes, kidneys blood, thyroid, stomach, and intestines. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients who have had allergic reactions to corticosteroids, people who have just taken live vaccines, who have had prior corneal or widespread infections. It is also contraindicated in pregnant patients and those who are breastfeeding.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Dosage- Adult: The initial recommended dose is 5-7.5mg/day, four times, if it is needed, may be adjusted. 5 mg daily for aged people (>65years). How it should be taken : This medication available in the form of tablet, a liquid to take by mouth, with food one to four times a day or once every alternate day. Warnings and Precautions : *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of decrease in thyroid hormone, chronic liver disease, ulcerative colitis, heart failure, convulsive disorders, vein inflammation, peptic ulcer, and in elderly. *Adrenal suppression and infection may cause irreversible growth disorder, optic nerve damage, and corneal damage. Side Effects : Heart- Clot in blood vessels or fat clot, vein inflammation, a group of inflammatory vascular lesions, cardiac arrhythmias or ECG changes, obstructed blood vessels, high blood pressure, heart rupture, heart failure. Central Nervous System- Convulsions, increased intracranial pressure with optic disc swelling, vertigo, headache, tingling, abnormal condition of the mind. Skin- Impaired wound healing, thin fragile skin, purple spot on the body and bruising, redness, lesions, subcutaneous fat atrophy, eruptions, skin rash, skin irritation. Eye and ENT- Glare and decreased visual acuity, increased intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, bulging of the eye. Gastrointestinal- Inflammation of the pancreas, abdominal distention, inflammation esophagus, nausea, vomiting, increased appetite and weight gain, peptic ulcer with perforation and bleeding, small and large bowel perforation. Genitourinary- Increased or decreased motility and number of sperm cells. Blood- Raised white blood cell count. Metabolic- Sodium and fluid retention, low amount of potassium in the blood, low level of calcium. Miscellaneous- Musculoskeletal effects-muscle weakness, steroid muscle pain, muscle mass loss, tendon rupture. *Report any injuries or signs of infection that occur during treatment and within 12months after treatment with prednisone. Storage Conditions : Store at 25°C. Store it in an airtight container. Keep away from children. |
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