Prelone
Indicated for inflammatory control, this treatment is developed to alleviate immune responses and support symptom relief in various chronic conditions.
Strengths: 5 · 10 · 20 · 40mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Deltacortril
- Therapeutic class
Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
systemic fungal infections; hypersensitivity to prednisolone
- Minor side effects
insomnia; nausea; increased appetite
- Moderate side effects
mood changes; fluid retention; elevated blood pressure
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at controlled room temperature, protected from light.
- Drug interactions
NSAIDS; Anticoagulants; Antidiabetic agents
Precautions and warnings
may affect blood sugar control; regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; avoid abrupt cessation of treatment
Serious side effects
peptic ulcer perforation — requires immediate medical attention; adrenal crisis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated for inflammatory control, this treatment is developed to alleviate immune responses and support symptom relief in various chronic conditions.
Mechanism of action
Prelone provides corticosteroid activity by modulating intracellular gene expression. It effectively suppresses inflammatory mediators and white blood cell migration to control severe inflammatory states.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed under medical supervision. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it passes into breast milk.
Prelone
Indicated for inflammatory control, this treatment is developed to alleviate immune responses and support symptom relief in various chronic conditions.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Prednisolone
- Listed indication(s): Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, Allergic States
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 5 mg1279-5-mg-15262
- 360 tablets - 10 mg1279-10-mg-15268
- 270 tablets - 20 mg1279-20-mg-15265