Predixa 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Methylprednisolone |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Predixa
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
A potent anti-inflammatory steroid with greater potency than Prednisolone and less tendency to induce sodium and water retention.
Indications
- Endocrine Disorders
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Collagen Diseases
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergy
- Ophthalmic Diseases
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematological Disorders
- Neoplastic Diseases
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Disease
- CNS Disease
Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamic properties: Potent anti-inflammatory agent with profound immune system inhibition
- Pharmacokinetic properties: High bioavailability, rapid absorption, wide tissue distribution, metabolism in the liver
Dosage & Administration
- Usual range: 2-48 mg daily in divided doses
- Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive initial dosage: 4-48 mg per day
- Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive maintenance dosage: Adjusted based on disease and patient response
- Multiple Sclerosis treatment: Specific dosage regimen outlined
- Alternate-day therapy (ADT): Described with specific principles and indications
Interaction
- Inhibition and reduction of metabolism by various drugs
- Enhancing effect of estrogens
Contraindications
Systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity
Side Effects
Range from mild annoyances to serious irreversible bodily damage
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category C, inadequate evaluation in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential for persistent adrenocortical insufficiency
- Enhanced effect on patients with hypothyroidism and cirrhosis
- Cautious use in ocular herpes simplex and hypoprothrombinemia
- Observation of infants' and children's growth and development on prolonged therapy
Overdose Effects
Rare reports of acute toxicity and no specific antidote available
Therapeutic Class
Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry place, away from light, and out of reach of children