G-Prednisolone 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.72 (10 x 10: ৳ 172.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 17.20
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prednisolone |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Acute and subacute bursitis
- Acute nonspecific tenosynovitis
- Acute gouty arthritis
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
- Endocrine Disorders
- Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Nonsuppurative thyroiditis
- Hypercalcemia associated with cancer
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Pemphigus
- Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis
- Severe erythema multiforme
- Exfoliative dermatitis
- Mycosis fungoides
- Severe psoriasis
- Allergic States
- Seasonal or 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
- Erythroblastopenia (RBC anemia)
- Edematous States
- Diuresis
- Remission of proteinuria
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Ulcerative colitis
- Regional enteritis
Pharmacology
- Synthetic adrenocortical drug
- Glucocorticoid properties
- Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Inhibition of production of inflammatory mediators
- Rapid and well absorption from the GI tract
- 70-90% protein-bound in the plasma
- Metabolized mainly in the liver
- Eliminated in the urine
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for Nephrotic Syndrome
- Maintenance dose
- Anti-inflammatory dose for adults
- Acute Asthma dosage
- Allergic Conditions dosage for adults
- Asthma dosage for pediatric
- Maintenance dose for pediatric
- Immunosuppression dose for pediatric
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 level in the blood
- Potential cardiac arrhythmias with Digitalis
- Precautions for immunization
Contraindications
- Systemic infections
- 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 during pregnancy
- Considered essential only with doctor's approval
- Corticosteroids present in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Precaution in diabetes
- Precaution in hypertension
- Precaution in Psychological disturbances
- Precaution in osteoporosis
- Precaution in post-menopausal women
- Precaution in chronic nephritis
- Potential long-term effects
Overdose Effects
- Adverse effects
- Symptomatic treatment
- Gradual reduction of prednisone dose
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Keep away from children