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Adred is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Skin Disorders. Adred also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Adred. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Adred include Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Adred can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Adred go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Adred's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Adred's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Adred is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Adred are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Adred may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Adred is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Adred is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Adred safe for pregnant women?
Adred is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Adred safe during breastfeeding?
Adred is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Adred on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Adred. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Adred on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Adred. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Adred on the Heart?
Adred may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Adred should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adred unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Adred habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Adred.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Adred does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Adred should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Adred is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Adred
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Adred and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adred
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Adred.
Yes, Adred can 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.
Take [medicine] with food or milk to prevent stomach upset, exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not exceed more than the prescribed duration of the medicine course.
Yes, Adred has immunosuppressant properties ( suppress the body's immune system). Hence, it used to treat a number of auto-immune conditions.
Yes, Adred is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as dizziness, insomnia, headache, weight gain, stomach pain, bloating, and sweating.
Adred is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids. However, it is anti-inflammatory in nature which can help in the reducing swelling and pain due to inflammation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Orapred ODT® (prednisolone sodium phosphate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 872