Altason5mg
Tablet
Albion Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Altason. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Altason 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 Altason 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 Altason may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Altason is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Altason is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Altason should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Altason may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Altason is a steroid. It is used for treatment of wide variety of medical conditions such as severe allergic reactions, asthma, rheumatic disorders and ... View More
Uses of Altason
- Severe allergic reactions
- Allergic conditions
- Asthma
- Rheumatic disorder
- Skin disorders
- Eye disorders
- Nephrotic syndrome
Side effects of Altason
- Behavioural changes
- Edema (swelling)
- Glucose intolerance
- Increased appetite
- Mood changes
- High blood pressure
- Weight gain
How to use Altason
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Altason may be taken with or wi... View More
How Altason works
Altason 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
- Wysolone 5 Tablet DT helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either red... 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.
- Wysolone 5 Tablet DT 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 t... View More
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Wysolone 5 Tablet DT. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Wysolone 5 Tablet DT suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple sclerosis, Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Nephrotic syndrome, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Joint inflammati... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic and inflammatory disorders Adult: 5-60 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Maintenance: 2.5-15 mg daily. Withdrawal should be gradual after l... View More
Child Dose
Inflammation 0.1-2 mg/kg/day PO in single daily dose or divided q6-12hr; not to exceed 80 mg/day Acute Asthma 1-2 mg/kg/day in single daily dose o... View More
Contraindication
Live vaccines; herpes simplex keratitis, systemic infections.
Mode of Action
Prednisolone decreases inflammation by inhibition of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It supp... View More
Precaution
Patients with hypothyroidism, cirrhosis, ulcerative colitis, CHF, convulsive disorders, thrombophlebitis, peptic ulcer, elderly. DM, hypertension, psych... View More
Side Effect
Acne,Adrenal suppression,Delayed wound healing,Diabetes mellitus,GI perforation,Glucose intolerance,Hepatomegaly,Hypokalemic alkalosis,Increased transam... View More
Interaction
Efficacy may be reduced by phenytoin, phenobarb, rifampicin. Corticoids may reduce the effects of diuretics, hypoglycaemics, anticholinesterases, salicy... View More
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