Indication
Used in the treatment of intestinal inflammation.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Systemic fungal infections. Concomitant administration with live or live attenuated vaccines (particularly immunosuppressive doses).
Special Precautions
Patient with systemic sclerosis; gastrointestinal disease (e.g. active or latent peptic ulcer, non-specific ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, fresh intestinal anastomoses), hypertension, CHF, myasthenia gravis, history of seizure disorders, psychiatric disorders, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, osteoporosis or at risk of osteoporosis (e.g. postmenopausal women), glaucoma, acute viral infections (e.g. chickenpox, measles), history of ocular herpes simplex, Strongyloides infestation, tuberculosis (fulminating or disseminated cases), cirrhosis. Patient subjected to stressful conditions (e.g. trauma, critical illness, surgery). May mask signs of infection. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Renal and hepatic impairment. Children and elderly. Pregnancy and lactation.
Storage
Store between 15-30°C. Protect from light and moisture.
MedsGo Class
Corticosteroid Hormones
Features
Brand
PRENISAPH-20
Full Details
Dosage Strength
20mg
Drug Ingredients
- Prednisone
Drug Packaging
Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Prednisone
Dosage Form
Tablet