Cortan 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 65.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prednisolone |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergic States
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematologic Disorders
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
Pharmacology
- Synthetic adrenocortical drug
- Glucocorticoid properties
- Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Metabolized in the liver
- Rapid absorption from the GI tract
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for Nephrotic Syndrome
- Administration for Anti-inflammatory purposes
- Dosage for Acute Asthma
- Pediatric dosage for Asthma
- Administration for Immunosuppression
Interaction
- Reduced efficacy with Aminoglutethimide
- Interaction with Antacids
- Potential interaction with Barbiturates
- Interactions with Carbamazepine and Griseofulvin
- Reduced potassium levels with Mitotane and Phenylbutazone
Contraindications
- Systemic infections without specific anti-infective therapy
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Ocular herpes simplex
Side Effects
- Increased appetite
- Indigestion
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Skin color changes
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Use only if benefit outweighs risk
- Potential effects on breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Psychological disturbances
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic nephritis
Overdose Effects
- Adverse effects after prolonged use
- Symptomatic treatment
- Gradual dose reduction
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light
- Keep out of reach of children