Predixa 8 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Methylprednisolone |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
Title
Predixa
Description
A potent anti-inflammatory steroid with greater potency than Prednisolone
DosageForm
- Tablet
- Injection
ColorOptions
- White
- Off-White
Function
Anti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressive
Potency
Greater than Prednisolone
ModeOfAction
Binds to glucocorticoid receptors, inhibits immune system, affects various physiological systems
UsualDosageRange
2-48 mg daily in divided doses
InitialDosage
4-48 mg per day depending on specific disease severity
MaintenanceDosage
Adjusted to lowest effective dose
DosageForMultipleSclerosis
160 mg daily for a week followed by 64 mg every other day
AlternateDayTherapy
Twice the usual daily dose administered every other morning
InteractionWith
- Erythromycin
- Clarithromycin
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Ketoconazole
- Estrogens
- Cyclosporin
- Warfarin
Contraindications
Systemic fungal infections, hypersensitivity to components
SideEffects
- Fluid retention
- Weight gain
- High blood pressure
- Potassium loss
- Muscle weakness
- Hair growth on face
- Glaucoma and cataracts
- Peptic ulceration
PregnancyCategory
C
Lactation
Not adequately evaluated
Precautions
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Mineralocorticoid impairment
- Enhanced effect in hypothyroidism
- Cautious use with ocular herpes simplex
- Careful observation in infants and children
OverdoseEffects
Rare reports, no specific antidote available, supportive and symptomatic treatment
TherapeuticClass
Glucocorticoids
StorageConditions
Cool, dry place, away from light, keep out of reach of children