Deltasone 20 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prednisolone |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Prednisolone Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- A synthetic adrenocortical drug with predominantly glucocorticoid properties
Indications
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergic States
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematologic Disorders
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Rapid absorption from gastrointestinal tract
- Metabolism in the liver
- Excretion in the urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for Nephrotic Syndrome
- Adult dosage for Anti-inflammatory purposes
- Adult dosage for Acute Asthma
- Pediatric dosage for Asthma
- Pediatric dosage for Anti-inflammatory
- Pediatric dosage for Immunosuppression
Interaction
- Reduced efficacy by certain medications
- Reduction of potassium in the blood
- Caution with immunization
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
- Increased sweating
- Sensation of spinning
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy unless essential
- Risk to the fetus
- Presence in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Psychological disturbances
- Osteoporosis
- Post-menopausal women
- Chronic nephritis
- Long-term effects like Cushing's habitus, hyperglycemia, muscular weakness
Overdose Effects
- Adverse effects with prolonged use of excessive doses
- Symptomatic treatment
- Gradual reduction of dose
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children