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Predace 4mg Tablet 10’S
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Introduction About PREDACE 4MG TABLET
PREDACE 4MG TABLET is used to manage various adrenal gland problems, including adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis. It is also effective in managing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting different parts of the body, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, optic neuritis, uveitis, asthma, and certain blood disorders like leukemia. Additionally, it helps manage inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as tuberculous meningitis in the brain.
This medication is also prescribed for managing severe allergic reactions, including drug-induced hypersensitivity, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and allergic rhinitis. It can prevent graft rejection after organ transplantation and support kidney health by reducing protein loss in the urine or increasing urine output in conditions like nephrotic syndrome.
It contains a medicine called Methylprednisolone which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids.
Take PREDACE 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Do not stop taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET or reduce the dose of methylprednisolone without consulting your doctor as it may lead to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, especially if you are taking higher dose of methylprednisolone.
Before taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET inform your doctor if you any viral infections, or any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have hypertension, diabetes, thyroid deficiency, glaucoma, skin problem, gut inflammation, muscle problems, osteoporosis, any types of tumors or cancer in the body, depression or any other forms of mental illness.
It should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit while taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET as it may lead to unwanted side effects.
The most common side effects of taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET are high blood pressure, swelling of body parts, muscle cramps or weakness, skin thinning, feeling sad or depressed and slowed growth in children. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
You must also inform your doctor if you experience severe depression with suicidal thoughts or severe stomach pain with blood-stained stools or vomit.
Uses Of PREDACE 4MG TABLET
It is used to manage the following disease conditions:
- adrenal insufficiency and its associated conditions
- bone and joint problems (Ex. rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis)
- skin and collagen disorders (Ex. systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis)
- eye problems (Ex. optic neuritis, uveitis or iritis)
- respiratory tract diseases (Ex. asthma, tuberculosis)
- blood cancer (leukemia), lymph cancer (lymphoma)
- problems of bowel and gut (Ex. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- brain problems (Ex. tuberculous meningitis)
- drug induced hypersensitivity reactions
- allergic reactions (such as atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis)
It can also:
- reduce the risk of graft rejection following organ transplantation
- improve urine output or reduces protein loss in urine among patients having nephrotic syndrome
How PREDACE 4MG TABLET Works
PREDACE 4MG TABLET is a corticosteroid medicine with anti-inflammatory and immune suppressant properties. It boosts your body with sufficient corticosteroid levels (cortisol, aldosterone) during deficient conditions and helps your body to function properly.
It also reduces the release of certain chemicals (prostaglandins) in the body that causes inflammation. It manages graft rejection by suppressing the immune functions and protects your kidney from damage in patients with kidney problems.
How to use PREDACE 4MG TABLET
- Take PREDACE 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician.
- Swallow the medicine with a glass of water.
- Do not crush or chew the medicine.
- Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
- Do not stop taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects Of PREDACE 4MG TABLET
Like all medications, this medicine may cause side effects, although they do not occur in everyone.
Common Side Effects of PREDACE 4MG TABLET:
- high blood pressure (causing headache, or a general feeling of being unwell)
- swelling of body parts
- muscle cramps, weakness or wasting
- cataract, blurred vision
- slowed growth in children
- moon shaped face (Cushingoid facies)
- feeling sad, mood changes, mania, anxiety
- problems in sleeping
- difficulty in thinking, confusion, loss of memory, hallucinations
- fear or frightening thoughts
- acne, poor wound healing
- skin thinning
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects while undergoing therapy with PREDACE 4MG TABLET:
- signs of allergic reaction (such as skin rash, itching, blistering and peeling of the skin, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, throat which may lead to breathing difficulties)
- signs of bleeding in the gut (such as stomach pain which radiates until your back, bleeding from the anus, black or blood-stained stools, blood in vomit)
- increased infections causing fever or a general feeling of being unwell
- signs of flare up of a previous tuberculosis infection (such as coughing blood or pain in the chest)
- signs of pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas causing severe stomach pain and vomiting)
- signs of blood clot in lungs (such as sharp chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood)
- signs of increased pressure within the skull (such as severe headaches with vomiting, lack of energy and drowsiness) usually occurs once therapy is stopped
- thrombophlebitis (blood clots in vein supplying the legs causing leg pain, swelling, redness and tenderness)
- feeling depressed, suicidal thoughts
- blurred vision or other visual disturbances
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Monitoring required
PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby.
Breastfeeding
Monitoring required
PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used in breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness after taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET.
Alcohol
Consult your doctor
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET as it may make you feel drowsier.
Kidney
Use with Caution
PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases.
Liver
PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take PREDACE 4MG TABLET if you are allergic to Methylprednisolone.
Lungs
Contraindicated
PREDACE 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with fungal infection of the lungs.
Heart Disease
Use with Caution
PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems (such as recent heart attack or heart failure).
Use In Pediatrics
Consult your doctor
PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) only if prescribed by the physician.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above).
Others
PREDACE 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have serious unmanageed fungal infections (Ex. infection of lungs or esophagus)
- got vaccinated recently or scheduled for any upcoming vaccinations
Before taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have or had been in contact with someone who has chickenpox, measles or shingles
- have or ever had severe depression or bipolar disorder
- have a family history of mental illness
- have diabetes or a family history of diabetes
- have fits
- have or have a family history of glaucoma
- have viral or fungal infections of the eyes
- have hypertension (high blood pressure)
- have underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
- have inflammation of pancreatitis or gut lining (peritonium)
- have scleroderma (an autoimmune disorder causing skin tightness, cold extremities, joint pain and heart burn)
- have Kaposi’s sarcoma (a type of skin cancer)
- have any muscle problems (Ex. myasthenia gravis)
- have osteoporosis (brittle bones)
- have pheochromocytoma (a rare tumor of the adrenal glands)
- have skin abscess
- have stomach ulcer or other serious stomach or intestinal problems
- have thrombophlebitis (clots in veins)
- have or had tuberculosis
- have Cushing’s disease
- have brain injury due to trauma
- have any unusual stress
- are scheduled for any upcoming surgery (including dental surgery)
Interactions
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
- acetazolamide (a medicine used to manage glaucoma or edema)
- aminoglutethimide or cyclophosphamide (used for managing cancer)
- anticoagulants (used for blood thinning) such as acenocoumarol, phenindione and warfarin
- anti-cholinergic medicines used to manage myasthenia gravis (such as distigmine and neostigmine)
- antibacterials (Ex. isoniazid, erythromycin, clarithromycin and troleandomycin)
- anti diabetics (Ex. metformin, glipizide)
- aprepitant or fosaprepitant (antiemitics)
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (used for fever and pain relief) such as aspirin, ibuprofen
- antiepileptics (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin and primidone)
- carbenoxolone and cimetidine (antiulcer agents)
- ciclosporin, tacrolimus (immunosuppressants)
- Cardiovascular agents (such as digoxin, diltiazem or mibefradil)
- oral contraceptives (birth control pills) Ex. ethinylestridiol and norethisterone
- medicines used to manage HIV infection (such as ritonavir, indinavir, cobicistat)
- Antifungals (such as ketoconazole, amphotericin B, itraconazole)
- muscle relaxants (Ex. pancuronium or vecuronium)
- diuretics (used to manage edema and hypertension) Ex. furosemide, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide
- medicines used to manage asthma (such as aminophylline, salmeterol, formoterol)
- rifampicin and rifabutin (Antituberculosis)
- live vaccines
B. Drug – Food interaction:
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit while taking PREDACE 4MG TABLET as it may lead to unwanted side effects.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more PREDACE 4MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital straight away.
Synopsis
| Drug | :Â Â | |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â |
Synthetic Glucocorticoids |
| Therapeutic Indication | :Â Â |
Adrenal insufficiency, Auto Immune Disease, Allergic reactions, Manage graft rejection, Proteinuria |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â |
Tablet, Injection, Cream |
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Storage
- Keep PREDACE 4MG TABLET out of reach of children
- Store PREDACE 4MG TABLET at room temperature
FAQs About PREDACE 4MG TABLET
Q: What is PREDACE 4MG TABLET used for?
A: PREDACE 4MG TABLET is a corticosteroid medicine used to manage adrenal insufficiency. It can also be used to manage drug induced hypersensitivity reactions, allergic reactions and various inflammatory auto-immune disease conditions affecting the skin, collagen, bones and joints, brain, gut, eyes etc. It also helps in management of graft rejection following organ transplantation, reduces flare-ups of multiple sclerosis and increases urine output among patients with kidney problems.
Q: How to take PREDACE 4MG TABLET?
A: Swallow PREDACE 4MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
Q: Is PREDACE 4MG TABLET a steroid?
A: Yes. PREDACE 4MG TABLET is synthetic corticosteroid used to manage problems of adrenal gland and various allergic, hypersensitivity and inflammatory autoimmune disease conditions.
Q: What are the most common side effects of PREDACE 4MG TABLET?
A: The most common side effects of receiving PREDACE 4MG TABLET are high blood pressure, swelling of body parts, muscle cramps or weakness, skin thinning, feeling sad or depressed and slowed growth in children. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Q: Can PREDACE 4MG TABLET make you feel high?
A: Yes. PREDACE 4MG TABLET may make you feel high. Such symptoms may disappear once the therapy has been stopped. However, consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q: How does PREDACE 4MG TABLET works?
A: PREDACE 4MG TABLET boosts your body with sufficient corticosteroid levels and helps your body to function properly. It also reduces the release of certain chemicals in the body that causes inflammation. It also manages graft rejection by suppressing the immune functions and protects your kidney from damage in patients with kidney problems.
Q: How long will it take for PREDACE 4MG TABLET to control my disease?
A: The time taken by PREDACE 4MG TABLET to control the disease may vary from person-to-person depending upon the dose of methylprednisolone administered and disease severity.
Q: Is PREDACE 4MG TABLET safe to use in diabetic patients?
A: PREDACE 4MG TABLET may alter the blood sugar levels in your body. Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before receiving PREDACE 4MG TABLET as a precaution.
Q: Who should not take PREDACE 4MG TABLET?
A: PREDACE 4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with serious fungal infections, brain swelling due to malaria or brain injury or stroke. It is also not suitable for use in patients who got vaccinated recently.
Q: Can I take PREDACE 4MG TABLET daily?
A: Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you receive PREDACE 4MG TABLET every day or not.
Q: Can PREDACE 4MG TABLET be used in children?
A: PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) only if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before receiving it.
Q: Will PREDACE 4MG TABLET alter the effects of birth control pills?
A: PREDACE 4MG TABLET may reduce the effects of birth control pills. Therefore, try to avoid taking birth control pills along with PREDACE 4MG TABLET. Consult your doctor for advice.
Q: Can PREDACE 4MG TABLET be used in pregnant women?
A: PREDACE 4MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving PREDACE 4MG TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby.
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