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Pred Acetate is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Skin Disorders. The alternative uses of Pred Acetate have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Pred Acetate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Pred Acetate are Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pred Acetate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pred Acetate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pred Acetate is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pred Acetate has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pred Acetate related warnings section.
Pred Acetate is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pred Acetate are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pred Acetate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pred Acetate is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Pred Acetate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Pred Acetate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pred Acetate safely.
Is the use of Pred Acetate safe during breastfeeding?
Pred Acetate is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pred Acetate on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Pred Acetate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pred Acetate on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Pred Acetate. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Pred Acetate on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Pred Acetate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Pred Acetate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pred Acetate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pred Acetate habit forming or addictive?
Pred Acetate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Pred Acetate as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Pred Acetate only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pred Acetate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pred Acetate
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Pred Acetate and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pred Acetate
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pred Acetate.
Yes, Pred Acetate is an anti-inflammatory drug. It used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Yes, Pred Acetate can be taken with antibiotics, but certain antibiotics can increase the metabolism of Pred Acetate hence decreasing its effects. Hence, you may need to adjust the dose accordingly. Please ask your doctor before taking these two medications together.
Yes, Pred Acetate can cause depression or mood change. Research suggests that Pred Acetate lower the serotonin level in the body, and it is known that lowered serotonin levels cause depression and another psychiatric disease.
Yes, Pred Acetate has immunosuppressant properties ( suppress the body's immune system). Hence, it used to treat a number of auto-immune conditions.
Take [medicine] with food or milk to prevent stomach upset, exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not exceed more than the prescribed duration of the medicine course.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Orapred ODT® (prednisolone sodium phosphate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 872