Solupred 8 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 285.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 95.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Methylprednisolone |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Solupred Tablet
Category
- Anti-inflammatory medication
- Corticosteroid
- Immune system suppressant
Description
- Potent anti-inflammatory steroid
- Greater anti-inflammatory potency than Prednisolone
- Less tendency to induce sodium and water retention than prednisolone
- Relative potency of at least four to one to Hydrocortisone
Indications
- Treatment of endocrine disorders
- Management of rheumatic disorders
- Addressing collagen diseases
- Control of dermatologic diseases
- Suitable for allergy treatment
- Management of ophthalmic diseases
- Treatment of respiratory diseases
- Addressing hematological disorders
- Palliative management of neoplastic diseases
- Treatment of edematous states
- Management of gastrointestinal diseases
- Effective for CNS disease
Dimensions
- Various tablet sizes available
Color options
- White tablets
Pharmacology
- Potent anti-inflammatory agent
- Profoundly inhibits the immune system
- Binds to and activates intracellular glucocorticoid receptors
- Influences various body systems such as kidney, fluid & electrolyte balance, lipid, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism, skeletal muscle, cardiovascular system, immune system, nervous system, and endocrine system
Dosage & Administration
- Usual range is 2-48 mg daily in divided doses
- Initial dosage varies depending on specific disease entity
- Maintenance dosage determined by decreasing initial drug dosage
- Specific dosage regimen for treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis
- Guidelines for treatment and control of severe allergy and dermatitis
- Alternate-day therapy (ADT) option
Interaction
- Inhibition and reduction of metabolism with various medications
- Effect on blood thinners
Contraindications
- Systemic fungal infections
- Known hypersensitivity to components
Side Effects
- Short courses are usually well-tolerated with few, mild side effects
- Potential for serious side effects with long term, high doses
- Range of side effects from mild annoyances to serious irreversible bodily damage
- Depression of body's adrenal glands with prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category C
- Use in nursing mothers not adequately evaluated
Precautions & Warnings
- Persistent adrenocortical insufficiency after discontinuation of therapy
- Possible impaired mineralocorticoid secretion
- Enhanced effect on patients with hypothyroidism and in those with cirrhosis
- Cautious use in patients with ocular herpes simplex
- Careful observation of infants' and children's growth and development
Overdose Effects
- Rare reports of acute toxicity and/or death following overdose
- No specific antidote available
- Supportive and symptomatic treatment
- Monitoring of serum electrolytes
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of reach of children