Prednisolone (Prednisolone)

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Brand Name: Prednisolone

Generic Name: Prednisolone

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 5mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 300.00

Retail Price: @ KES 4.00

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Class: Corticosteroids (Endocrine system drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C21H28O5 = 360.5

Precautions: Acute infection. peptic ulcer. osteoporosis.

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

Interactions: Oral: rifampicin. phenytoin. phenobarbitone.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. myopathy. osteoporosis. adrenal suppression. cushing`s syndrome.

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