Melpred16mg
Tablet
Pharmasia Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Melpred. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Melpred may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Melpred is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not ha... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Melpred may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigu... View More |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Melpred is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Melpred is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any under... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Melpred in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Melpred is a medicine used to treat wide variety of medical conditions such as severe conditions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin and eye disorders, an... View More
Uses of Melpred
- Rheumatic disorder
- Skin disorders
- Eye disorders
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Side effects of Melpred
- Thinning of skin
- Increased risk of infection
- Reduction in bone density
- Weight gain
- Mood changes
- Upset stomach
- Behavioural changes
How to use Melpred
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melpred is to be taken wit... View More
How Melpred works
Melpred is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) an... View More
- Melpred helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inf... View More
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Melpred can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Melpred. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Melpred suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Indication
Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive, Allergic conditions
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive Adult: Initially, 2-60 mg daily in 1-4 divided doses, depending on the disease being treated. Allergic ... View More
Child Dose
Oral Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive Child: 0.5-1.7 mg/kg daily or 5-25 mg/m2 daily in divided doses 6-12 hrly. Usual dosing range, 0.117-1... View More
Contraindication
Systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity to components.
Mode of Action
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity and minimal mineralocorticoid properties. It decreases inflammation... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ heart failure, HTN, DM, GI disease (e.g. diverticulitis, intestinal anastomoses, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis), multiple sclerosis, myast... View More
Side Effect
Adrenal suppression, anaphylactoid reactions, immunosuppression, acute myopathy, Kaposi's sarcoma, psychiatric disturbances (e.g. depression, euphoria, ... View More
Interaction
Loss of corticosteroid-induced adrenal suppression w/ aminoglutethimide. Risk of hypokalaemia w/ K-depleting agents (e.g. amphotericin B, diuretics). De... View More
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