The package contains 100 tablets, each of which contains 5 milligrams of prednisone. Indications for use are connective tissue diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic vasculitis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis and lupus erythematosus. Prednisolone tablets are used for rheumatic carditis, acute rheumatism, Addison's disease, acute adrenal insufficiency. The drug shows good results in the treatment of adrenogenital syndrome, bronchial asthma, allergic diseases.
Prednisolone tablets are successfully used for hepatitis, hepatic
coma, hypoglycemic conditions, autoimmune kidney disease.
The drug is also used for diseases of the hematopoietic system -
various forms of leukemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenic purpura,
hemolytic anemia, Hodgkin's disease. Prednisolone tablets are also used.
for the treatment of skin diseases such as Lyell syndrome, psoriasis,
exfoliative dermatitis, eczema and pemphigus. They treat such ophthalmic drugs
diseases like choroiditis, uveitis, iridocyclitis, iritis, non-purulent keratitis,
allergic forms of conjunctivitis, sympathetic ophthalmia. Assign
Prednisone tablets for nephrotic syndrome, asthmatic bronchitis, acute rheumatism and mild chorea.
As you can see, the drug has a very wide range of uses. It is well absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract when consumed.
inside. Prednisolone, the release form of which in tablets is 5 mg, is metabolized mainly in the liver. About 20% of the drug is excreted by the kidneys. The dosage regimen of prednisolone is set individually. As an overwhelming dose in acute conditions, 5-6 tablets per day are prescribed. The maintenance dose is to take 1-2 tablets. In certain diseases, such as leukemia, rheumatic diseases, and nephrotic syndrome, the dose of prednisone may be increased.
Prednisone: side effects
Side effects can be an ulcerogenic effect from the gastrointestinal tract. Other manifestations are the occurrence of osteoporosis, arterial hypertension, and a decrease in resistance to infections. In the field of metabolism and endocrine status, atrophy of the adrenal cortex, hypokalemia, iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome, steroid diabetes, glucosuria, the presence of negative nitrogen balance are observed.
Contraindications for taking prednisolone is ulcerative
disease, vaccination period, herpes zoster, chickenpox, severe
arterial hypertension. The use of the drug is not recommended
for diseases caused by Herpes simplex virus, renal failure,
predispositions to thromboembolism, osteoporosis and Cushing's syndrome.
Prednisone should be used with extreme caution in the first trimester of pregnancy. In diabetes mellitus, prednisolone is prescribed only with absolute indications or in the treatment of insulin resistance. For
for the treatment of infectious diseases and tuberculosis Prednisolone is prescribed only in
combinations with tuberculostatic drugs and antibiotics.
With the simultaneous administration of prednisolone and oral hypoglycemic drugs, it is recommended to correct the dosage regimen of the latter. The combined use with barbiturates in patients with Addison's disease is not recommended, since acute renal failure in the form of Addison's syndrome can occur. When combining prednisolone with diuretics, electrolyte balance values must be carefully monitored. With prolonged use of prednisolone to prevent hypokalemia
appropriate diet and calcium preparations are prescribed.