Acto Pred 16 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acto Pred Information

Acto Pred is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection. Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Acto Pred also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Acto Pred depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Acto Pred include Agitation, Anxiety, Blurred vision. Some other side effects of Acto Pred have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Acto Pred go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acto Pred is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Acto Pred's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Acto Pred can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acto Pred in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Infections, Peptic Ulcer. Other contraindications of Acto Pred have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Acto Pred have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acto Pred is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Acto Pred Benefits & Uses
Acto Pred Dosage & How to Take
Acto Pred Side Effects
Acto Pred Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Acto Pred with Other Drugs
Acto Pred Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acto Pred
Acto Pred Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acto Pred Benefits & Uses

Acto Pred is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anaphylactic Shock
Asthma
Rheumatic Disorder
Skin Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Osteoarthritis
Lichen Planus
Baldness
Alopecia
Bursitis
Tennis Elbow
Multiple Sclerosis
Hemolytic Anemia
Addison Disease
Asthma in Children

Acto Pred Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anaphylactic Shock Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anaphylactic Shock Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anaphylactic Shock Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anaphylactic Shock Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acto Pred Related Warnings

Is the use of Acto Pred safe for pregnant women?

Acto Pred may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Acto Pred again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Acto Pred safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Acto Pred. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acto Pred on the Kidneys?

Acto Pred may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acto Pred on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Acto Pred. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Acto Pred only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acto Pred on the Heart?

Acto Pred can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Acto Pred with Other Drugs

Acto Pred should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Leflunomide

Adalimumab

Bupropion

Ciprofloxacin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Moderate

Captopril

Acto Pred Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acto Pred unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Tuberculosis (TB)
Dehydration
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Infections
Allergy
Peptic Ulcer
Electrolyte Imbalance
Heart Attack
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Acto Pred

Is this Acto Pred habit forming or addictive?

Acto Pred does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Acto Pred since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Acto Pred only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Acto Pred is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Acto Pred Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acto Pred

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Acto Pred, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acto Pred

Information about the interaction of Acto Pred and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acto Pred

Question over 5 years ago

Is Acto Pred addictive?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

No, Acto Pred is not addictive. It has not been reported to cause addiction among those who are taking this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Acto Pred?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, it is safe to take Acto Pred as long as it is prescribed by a doctor and one follows the prescription completely. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like muscle weakness, headache, weight gain, skin rashes, and vision problem. If you suffer from any of these side effects, please talk to your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acto Pred cause weight gain?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Yes, Acto Pred may cause weight gain. It causes weight gain by altering the body's electrolyte, water balance, and its metabolism. Weight gain also depends on the dose and duration of medicine. If you are taking the higher dose for the longer time duration, more likely you are to encounter weight gain. Short courses of a few days to a couple of weeks don’t usually cause weight gain.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acto Pred cause headache?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Acto Pred may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact mechanism of a headache caused by this drug is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after consuming this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take complete rest, even after this pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.