Prednisolone

Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that may be used to reduce inflammation and calm down an overactive immune system. It works by mimicking the effects of cortisol, a hormone released by the adrenal glands (located on top of the kidneys) that regulates metabolism and stress. Prednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation

Introduction

Generic name: Prednisolone

Brand names: Flo-Pred, Millipred, Orapred, Pediapred, Veripred 20, … show all 15 brands

Dosage forms: oral liquid; oral suspension; oral syrup; oral tablet; oral disintegrating tablet

Drug class: Glucocorticoids

Uses

  • Treatment of Severe allergic reactions

  • Treatment of Allergic conditions

  • Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

  • Treatment of Skin disorders

  • Treatment of Eye disorders

  • Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome

Benefits

In Treatment of Severe allergic reactions

Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT is a corticosteroid. In addition to the many other benefits, it can be used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions. This medicine works by reducing the inflammation associated with allergies. It is a highly effective medicine. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor to get most benefit from it.

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions. This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis and conditions which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions. This medicine should always be taken as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

In Treatment of Skin disorders

Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.

In Treatment of Eye disorders

Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

In Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine accompanied with excessive swelling over various parts of the body such as around the eyes and in the feet and ankles. Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation and swelling that occur in nephrotic syndrome. It reduces the protein in the urine and also helps in getting rid of the extra fluid, thereby relieving the swelling over different parts of the body. This helps to restore the normal kidney function and prevents further damage to the kidneys.

Directions for use

  • Take prednisolone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use prednisolone in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

  • Prednisolone is sometimes taken every other day. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully.

  • Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

  • You may need to shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Follow the directions on your medicine label.

  • Keep prednisolone disintegrating tablets in their blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package using dry hands, and peel back the foil from the tablet blister (do not push the tablet through the foil). Remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. Allow the disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.

  • Your dose needs may change if you have unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you.

  • Prednisolone can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using prednisolone.

  • You should not stop using prednisolone suddenly. Follow your doctor’s instructions about tapering your dose.

  • Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you take prednisolone. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you take steroid medication.

Side effects

Prednisolone may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain

  • Bruising, thinning skin, or any wound that will not heal

  • Severe depression, changes in personality, unusual thoughts or behavior

  • New or unusual pain in an arm or leg or in your back

  • Bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds

  • Severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting

  • A seizure (convulsions)

  • Low potassium-leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling.

Warnings

You should not use prednisolone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

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