Zenilon 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.14 (50 x 10: ৳ 570.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 11.40
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prednisolone |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergic States
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematologic Disorders
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
Pharmacology
- Synthetic adrenocortical drug
- Predominantly glucocorticoid properties
- Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Rapid absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- 70-90% protein-bound in plasma
- Liver metabolism
- Urinary excretion
Dosage & Administration
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Anti-inflammatory
- Acute Asthma
- Allergic Conditions
- Pediatric Asthma
- Immunosuppression
Interaction
- Reduced efficacy by specific drugs
- Potassium reduction in the blood
- Risk of cardiac arrhythmias with Digitalis
- Careful immunization
Contraindications
- Systemic infections
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Ocular herpes simplex
Side Effects
- Increased appetite
- Indigestion
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Skin color changes
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Facial flushing
- Hiccups
- Increased sweating
- Sensation of spinning
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Use only if benefit outweighs risk
- Presence in breast milk
- Potential effects on foetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Psychological disturbances
- Osteoporosis
- Post-menopausal women
- Chronic nephritis
- Long-term use consequences
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