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Prednij, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Skin Disorders. Prednij also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Prednij depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Prednij include Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. Some other side effects of Prednij have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Prednij are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Prednij has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Prednij related warnings talks about Prednij's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Prednij can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Prednij in conditions like Infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Prednij contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Prednij have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Prednij is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Prednij 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prednij is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Prednij safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Prednij in pregnant women.
Is the use of Prednij safe during breastfeeding?
Prednij does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Prednij on the Kidneys?
Prednij can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Prednij on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Prednij. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Prednij only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Prednij on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Prednij. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Prednij 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 Prednij unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prednij habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Prednij.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Prednij since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Prednij should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Prednij in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Prednij
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Prednij and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prednij
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Prednij with alcohol.
No, You should not discontinue Prednij on your own. It may cause some serious side effects if you suddenly stop taking this medication. You are recommended to consult your doctor before discontinuing this medicine on your own.
Prednij is a brand name of prednisolone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the group of medicine called corticosteroid. It is used to treat a number of the condition such as allergies, the autoimmune disorder, inflammatory condition, and cancer.
Yes, Prednij is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as dizziness, insomnia, headache, weight gain, stomach pain, bloating, and sweating.
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.
Prednij is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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