Страна: Соединенные Штаты
Язык: английский
Источник: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
PREDNISONE (UNII: VB0R961HZT) (PREDNISONE - UNII:VB0R961HZT)
RPK Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
PREDNISONE
PREDNISONE 5 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
PredniSONE Tablets are indicated in the following conditions: - Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Hypercalcemia associated with cancer Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Hypercalcemia associated with cancer - Rheumatic Disorders As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthriti
Product: 53002-0610 NDC: 53002-0610-1 21 TABLET in a BOX, UNIT-DOSE
Abbreviated New Drug Application
PREDNISONE- PREDNISONE TABLET RPK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ---------- PREDNISONE TABLETS, USP 1 MG, 2.5 MG, 5 MG, 10 MG AND 20 MG RX ONLY DESCRIPTION PredniSONE Tablets contain prednisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol, chloroform, dioxane, and methanol. The chemical name for prednisone is pregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione monohydrate,17,21-dihydroxy-. The structural formula is represented below: PredniSONE Tablets are available in 5 strengths: 1 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg. _Inactive ingredients:_ 1 mg — colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate; 2.5 mg — colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate; 5 mg — colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate; 10 mg — colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate; 20 mg — FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt- retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. Glucocorticoids cause profound and varied metabolic effects. In addition, they modify the body's immune responses to diverse stimuli. INDICATIONS AND USAGE PredniSONE Tablets are indicated in the following conditions: 1. ENDOCRINE DISORDERS Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or Прочитать полный документ