Rednisone 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.52 (500's pack: ৳ 260.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prednisolone |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Prednisolone Tablets
Category
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Synthetic adrenocortical drug with predominantly glucocorticoid properties
Size
- Various sizes available
Color options
- White
- Off-White
Formulation
- Tablets
Packaging options
- Bottle
- Blister Pack
Age group
- Adult
- Pediatric
Dosing frequency
- Daily
- Every other day
Absorption rate
- Rapid and well absorbed
Protein binding
- 70-90% protein-bound in the plasma
Metabolism location
- Mainly in the liver
Excretion route
- Excreted in the urine
Indications
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergic States
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematologic Disorders
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
Pharmacology
- Inhibits the action of the Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Eliminated with a half-life of 2 to 4 hours
Dosage and administration
- Adult dosage for Nephrotic Syndrome
- 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
Interactions
- Reduced efficacy by Aminoglutethimide, Antacids, Barbiturates, etc.
Contraindications
- Systemic infections without specific anti-infective therapy
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Ocular herpes simplex
Side effects
- Increased appetite
- Indigestion
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
Pregnancy and lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy unless essential
- Could appear in breast milk
Precautions and warnings
- Take precaution in diabetes, hypertension, Psychological disturbances
Overdose effects
- Adverse effects develop after prolonged use of excess doses
Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Keep out of the reach of children