- Manufacturer : Pagoda Pharmaceuticals
- Composition : Prednisolone 5mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Autoimmune Disorder | Cancer
- Estimated Price : ₹85.00 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Precort 5mg Tablet
Precort 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Autoimmune Disorder, Cancer
Side effects of Precort 5mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Precort 5mg Tablet are – Sleep problems, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Bloating, Sweating, Acne
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Precort 5mg Tablet
Do not use Precort 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Prednisolone
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Precort 5mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Precort 5mg Tablet works
Precort 5mg Tablet contains – Prednisolone
Prednisolone decreases inflammation, mainly by stabilizing leukocyte lysosomal membranes, suppresses immune response, stimulates bone marrow and influences protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism.
Dosage of Precort 5mg Tablet
The dosage of Precort 5mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Precort 5mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Precort 5mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Overdose symptoms – Nausea, vomiting, insomnia, bloating and swelling in the belly area, restlessness.
Onset of Action Precort 5mg Tablet
It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to show the effect of the medicine.
Duration of Action Precort 5mg Tablet
Effect of medication lasts for an average of 8 to 9 hours.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of osteoporosis (disease in which bones become weak and brittle).
Pregnancy
Not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
This medicine is probably safe for breastfeeding women. However; Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving
Not safe during driving; you may feel dizzy or sleepy after taking this medicine.
Kidney
This medicine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. However; Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Liver
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Omnacortil 5mg Tablet DT ( Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. )
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Hisolone 5mg Tablet ( Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. )
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Delsone 5mg Tablet ( Psychotropics India Ltd. )
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Acticort 5mg Tablet ( Overseas Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. )
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Interaction
Drug :- Aspirin, indomethacin, other NSAIDs: May increase risk of GI distress and bleeding. Use together cautiously.
Azole antifungals (fluconazole, ketoconazole): May increase antifungal toxicity. Reduce steroid dosage as needed.
Toxoids, vaccines: May decrease antibody response and may increase risk of neurologic complications. Avoid using together.
