Pednisol 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.27 (5 x 10: ৳ 313.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 62.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prednisolone |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute and subacute bursitis
- Endocrine Disorders
- Adrenocortical insufficiency
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Nonsuppurative thyroiditis
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Pemphigus
- Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis
- Severe erythema multiforme
- Exfoliative dermatitis
- Mycosis fungoides
- Severe psoriasis
- Allergic States
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Perennial allergic rhinitis
- Bronchial asthma
- Contact dermatitis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Respiratory Diseases
- Symptomatic sarcoidosis
- Berylliosis
- Fulminating aspiration pneumonitis
- Hematologic Disorders
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Secondary thrombocytopenia
- Acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia
- Edematous States
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Ulcerative colitis
- Regional enteritis
Pharmacology
- Synthetic adrenocortical drug
- Glucocorticoid properties
- Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Inhibition of inflammatory mediators
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
- Excreted in the urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for Nephrotic Syndrome
- Adult maintenance dosage
- Adult dosage for Anti-inflammatory purposes
- Adult dosage for Acute Asthma
- Adult dosage for Allergic Conditions
- Pediatric dosage for Asthma
- Pediatric dosage for Anti-inflammatory purposes
- Pediatric dosage for Immunosuppression
Interaction
- Reduced efficacy by Aminoglutethimide
- Reduced efficacy by Antacids
- Reduced efficacy by Barbiturates
- Reduced efficacy by Carbamazepine
- Reduced efficacy by Griseofulvin
- Reduced efficacy by Mitotane
- Reduced efficacy by Phenylbutazone
- Reduced efficacy by Phenytoin
- Reduced efficacy by Primidone
- Reduced efficacy by Rifampin
- Reduction of potassium levels in the blood
- Potential cardiac arrhythmias with Digitalis
- Need for cautious immunization
Contraindications
- Systemic infections without specific anti-infective therapy
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Ocular herpes simplex
Side Effects
- Increased appetite
- Indigestion
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Changes in skin color
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Flushing of face or cheeks
- Hiccups
- Increased sweating
- Sensation of spinning
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Use only if benefits outweigh risks
- Potential presence in breast milk
- Potential interference with growth
Precautions & Warnings
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Psychological disturbances
- Osteoporosis
- Post-menopausal women
- Chronic nephritis
- Potential long-term effects: Cushing's habitus, hyperglycemia, muscular weakness, increased susceptibility to infection, delayed wound healing, psychiatric disturbances
Overdose Effects
- Adverse effects develop after prolonged use of excessive doses
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light
- Keep out of reach of children