Prednisolone Atlantic Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Local Product Insert

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Prednisolone

Indications/Uses

Rheumatism, allergic conditions, status asthmaticus.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Individualized dosage.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Gastric & duodenal ulcers, systemic fungal infection, certain viral infections, glaucoma.

Special Precautions

Cardiac or renal dysfunction, HTN, migraine, osteoporosis, history of psychotic illness, latent TB, incomplete statural growth. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Fluid & salt retention, hirsutism, Cushingoid state, menstrual irregularities, premature epiphyseal closure, osteoporosis, myopathy, aseptic necrosis, skin atrophy, acne, psychic disturbances, glaucoma, increased IOP, posterior subcapsular cataracts, increased susceptibility to infection.

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Drug Interactions

Efficacy may be reduced by phenytoin, phenobarb, rifampicin. May reduce effects of diuretics, hypoglycemics, anticholinesterase, salicylates.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB06 - prednisolone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Prednisolone Atlantic tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Prednisolone Atlantic

prednisolone

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma