Prednisolone Tablets IP 5mg

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Prednisolone Tablets IP 5mg Specification

Pacakaging (Quantity Per Box)
10X10 Tablet

Origin of Medicine
India

Drug Type
General Medicines

Physical Form
Tablets

Dosage
5mg

Dosage Guidelines
As directed by the physician

Storage Instructions
Cool & Dry Place

Prednisolone Tablets IP 5mg Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
100 BOX

Supply Ability
1000 Per Month

Delivery Time
7 Days

Main Domestic Market
All India

About Prednisolone Tablets IP 5mg

Prednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid) with anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and anti-allergic properties. It is commonly used to treat a wide range of autoimmune, inflammatory, and allergic conditions.

Composition (per tablet):

Ingredient	Strength	Function
Prednisolone IP	5 mg	Reduces inflammation and suppresses immune response

Uses / Indications:

Autoimmune disorders: Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune hepatitis
Allergic conditions: Severe asthma, urticaria, anaphylaxis (as adjunct)
Respiratory diseases: COPD exacerbations, bronchial asthma
Skin diseases: Eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis
Ocular inflammation: Uveitis, conjunctivitis (systemic cases)
Organ transplantation: To prevent rejection (in combination)
Certain cancers: As part of chemotherapy regimens (e.g., leukemia)

Dosage & Administration:

Indication	Typical Adult Dose
Anti-inflammatory	560 mg per day depending on severity
Acute conditions	High dose tapered over days/weeks
Maintenance therapy	Lowest effective dose, often alternate-day use

Always follow physician-directed taperingnever stop suddenly

Precautions:

Use with caution in:

Diabetes (can raise blood glucose)
Hypertension
Peptic ulcer disease
Osteoporosis
Psychiatric disorders
Infections (may mask signs or worsen them)

Long-term use requires monitoring: blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density, eye exams

Drug Interactions:

NSAIDs risk of GI bleeding
Vaccines Avoid live vaccines during treatment
Diuretics risk of electrolyte imbalance
Anti-diabetics May reduce effectiveness
Enzyme inducers/inhibitors (e.g., Rifampicin, Ketoconazole) Affects steroid metabolism

Possible Side Effects:

Short-Term Use	Long-Term Use / High Dose
Increased appetite, insomnia	Osteoporosis, adrenal suppression
Mood changes, GI upset	Weight gain, Cushingoid appearance
Elevated blood sugar	Skin thinning, delayed wound healing
Fluid retention, hypertension	Increased infection risk, cataracts