Tison Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

6α-methylprednisolone

Indications/Uses

Allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, optic neuritis, iritis, SLE, acute rheumatic carditis, polymyositis, allergic rhinitis, contact or atopic dermatitis, bronchial asthma, herpetiform & exfoliative dermatitis, SJS, psoriasis, adrenal cortex insufficiency, thrombocytopenic purpura in adult, autoimmune haemolytic anemia, erythroblastopenia, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, nephrotic syndrome, RA, ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, acute gout arthritis, post-traumatic OA, acute & chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, rejection of organ transplantation.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 4-48 mg daily, depending on the type & severity of the disease & patient's response.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Tuberculous (except fulminant or disseminate TB), systemic fungal infections, vaccinia, varicella, herpes simplex keratitis, peptic ulcer, Cushing's syndrome, acute psychosis, recent vaccination.

Special Precautions

Abrupt w/drawal of treatment. Stress, infections, vaccination. Long-term use may cause subcapsular cataract, glaucoma & viral or fungal eye infection. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Moon face, muscle weakness, HTN, osteoporosis, reduced glucose tolerance, endocrine disturbances, striae, petechiae, acne, edema, hypokalemia, adrenal cortex atrophy, vasculitis, peptic ulcer, reduced body immunity, impaired wound healing, growth retardation, glaucoma, cataract, thrombosis, psychosis, allergic reactions.

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MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB04 - methylprednisolone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Tison caplet 4 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's (Rp125,000/boks)

Tison

methylprednisolone

Manufacturer:

Landson