Prednisone (Prednisone)

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Brand Name: Prednisone

Generic Name: Prednisone

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 5mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 215.00

Retail Price: @ KES 2.87

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Class: Corticosteroids (Endocrine system drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C21H26O5 = 358.4

Precautions: Acute infection. osteoporosis. peptic ulcer.

Indications/Uses: Glucocorticoid replacement therapy. connective tissue disease. asthma or other respiratory diseases. doses 5-60mg daily, with or without food.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. myopathy. osteoporosis. adrenal suppression. moon face.

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