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Acto Pred 1 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Acto Pred 1 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acto Pred 1 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Acto Pred 1 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Agitation, Anxiety, Blurred vision. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Acto Pred 1 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acto Pred 1 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Acto Pred 1 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Acto Pred 1 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Acto Pred 1 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acto Pred 1 Injection in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Infections, Peptic Ulcer. Other contraindications of Acto Pred 1 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Acto Pred 1 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Acto Pred 1 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Acto Pred 1 Injection 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Acto Pred 1 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Acto Pred may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Acto Pred again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Acto Pred 1 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Acto Pred. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Acto Pred 1 Injection on the Kidneys?
Acto Pred may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acto Pred 1 Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Acto Pred. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Acto Pred only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Acto Pred 1 Injection on the Heart?
Acto Pred can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acto Pred 1 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acto Pred 1 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Acto Pred 1 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Acto Pred 1 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Acto Pred 1 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Acto Pred 1 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acto Pred 1 Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Acto Pred 1 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acto Pred 1 Injection
Information about the interaction of Acto Pred 1 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Acto Pred is not addictive. It has not been reported to cause addiction among those who are taking this drug.
Yes, it is safe to take Acto Pred as long as it is prescribed by a doctor and one follows the prescription completely. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like muscle weakness, headache, weight gain, skin rashes, and vision problem. If you suffer from any of these side effects, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Acto Pred may cause weight gain. It causes weight gain by altering the body's electrolyte, water balance, and its metabolism. Weight gain also depends on the dose and duration of medicine. If you are taking the higher dose for the longer time duration, more likely you are to encounter weight gain. Short courses of a few days to a couple of weeks don’t usually cause weight gain.
Yes, Acto Pred may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact mechanism of a headache caused by this drug is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after consuming this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take complete rest, even after this pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Acto Pred is a steroid belonging to a class of drug known as corticosteroids. It is a derivative of prednisolone.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Medrol® methylprednisolone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 288-289
