Predixa 4 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Predixa 4 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Predixa 4 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Predixa 4. This may affect your driving ability.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Predixa 4 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Predixa 4 is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Predixa 4 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Predixa 4mg Tablet
Introduction
Predixa 4 is a medicine used to treat wide variety of medical conditions such as severe conditions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin and eye disorders, and nephrotic syndrome. It provides relieve by preventing the release of substances that cause inf ... Show more
Uses of Predixa 4
Rheumatic disorder
Skin disorders
Eye disorders
Nephrotic syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Side effects of Predixa 4
Common
Thinning of skin
Increased risk of infection
Reduction in bone density
Weight gain
Mood changes
Upset stomach
Behavioural changes
How to use Predixa 4
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Predixa 4 is to be taken with food.
Avoid Predixa 4 with dietary sodium.
How Predixa 4 works
Predixa 4 is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Quick Tips
Predixa 4 helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either re ... Show more
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Predixa 4 can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore ... Show more
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Predixa 4. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Predixa 4 suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Brief Description
Indication
Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive, Allergic conditions
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive
Adult: Initially, 2-60 mg daily in 1-4 divided doses, depending on the disease being treated.
Allergi ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive
Child: 0.5-1.7 mg/kg daily or 5-25 mg/m2 daily in divided doses 6-12 hrly.
Usual dosing range, 0.117 ... Show more
Contraindication
Systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity to components.
Mode of Action
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity and minimal mineralocorticoid properties. It decreases inflammati ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ heart failure, HTN, DM, GI disease (e.g. diverticulitis, intestinal anastomoses, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis), multiple sclerosis, mya ... Show more
Side Effect
Adrenal suppression, anaphylactoid reactions, immunosuppression, acute myopathy, Kaposi's sarcoma, psychiatric disturbances (e.g. depression, euphoria ... Show more
Interaction
Loss of corticosteroid-induced adrenal suppression w/ aminoglutethimide. Risk of hypokalaemia w/ K-depleting agents (e.g. amphotericin B, diuretics). ... Show more
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