Deltasone 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.72 (25 x 10: ৳ 430.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 17.20
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prednisolone |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatic disorders
- Endocrine disorders
- Dermatologic diseases
- Allergic states
- Respiratory diseases
- Hematologic disorders
- Edematous states
- Gastrointestinal diseases
Pharmacology
- Predominantly glucocorticoid properties
- Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Rapid and well absorption from the GI tract
- Metabolized mainly in the liver
- Excretion in the urine
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for Nephrotic Syndrome in adults
- Dosage for Anti-inflammatory purposes in adults
- Dosage for Acute Asthma in adults
- Dosage for Allergic Conditions in adults
- Dosage for Asthma in pediatric patients
- Dosage for Anti-inflammatory purposes in pediatric patients
- Dosage for Immunosuppression in pediatric patients
Interaction
- Reduced efficacy by Aminoglutethimide, Antacids, Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Griseofulvin, Mitotane, Phenylbutazone, Phenytoin, Primidone, and Rifampin
- Reduction of potassium in the blood
- Potential cardiac arrhythmias with Digitalis in case of hypokalemia
- Need for careful immunization
Contraindications
- Systemic infections without specific anti-infective therapy
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Ocular herpes simplex
Side Effects
- Increased appetite
- Indigestion
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Darkening or lightening of skin color
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Flushing of face or cheeks
- Hiccups
- Increased sweating
- Sensation of spinning
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy unless essential
- Use only if expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the fetus
- Presence in breast milk
- Potential effects on growth and corticosteroid production
Precautions & Warnings
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Psychological disturbances
- Osteoporosis
- Post-menopausal women
- Chronic nephritis
- Potential long-term effects: Cushing's habitus, hyperglycemia, muscular weakness, susceptibility to infection, delayed wound healing, psychiatric disturbances
Overdose Effects
- Adverse effects develop after prolonged use at excess doses
- Symptomatic treatment
- Gradual reduction of prednisone dose
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light
- Keep out of reach of children