💊 Prednisolone Tablet 5 mg
📘 Description:
Prednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid) used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. It mimics the action of cortisol, a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Prednisolone 5 mg tablets are oral medications that reduce inflammation, suppress immune responses, and relieve symptoms in various conditions.
- Form: Tablet
- Strength: 5 mg
- Category: Corticosteroid (Glucocorticoid)
- Prescription-only
🩺 Uses / Indications:
| Condition | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Asthma, COPD | Reduces airway inflammation |
| Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE) | Controls autoimmune activity |
| Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis) | Reduces itching and inflammation |
| Allergic reactions (severe or chronic) | Controls severe allergic symptoms |
| Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) | Manages flare-ups (e.g., Crohn’s, UC) |
| Nephrotic syndrome | Reduces kidney inflammation |
| Endocrine disorders (e.g., adrenal insufficiency) | Hormone replacement therapy |
| Blood disorders (e.g., hemolytic anemia) | Suppresses immune destruction of cells |
| Organ transplantation | Prevents organ rejection (with others) |
✅ Advantages:
- Broad anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive action
- Effective in acute and chronic conditions
- Fast-acting in flare-ups
- Oral route is convenient for long-term treatment
- Cost-effective and widely available
⚠️ Precautions:
- Do not stop abruptly after long-term use (risk of adrenal crisis)
- Use caution in diabetics (may increase blood sugar)
- Can suppress immune system — increased risk of infections
- Monitor in children — may affect growth
- Use in pregnancy/lactation only if necessary
🧠 Patient Advice:
- Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset
- Report vision changes, swelling, or mood shifts
- Avoid contact with sick people (due to suppressed immunity)
- May need additional steroids during surgery or stress (“steroid cover”)
📦 Storage:
- Store at room temperature (15–25°C)
- Keep in a dry place, away from sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children