Quốc gia: Hoa Kỳ
Ngôn ngữ: Tiếng Anh
Nguồn: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
PREDNISOLONE (UNII: 9PHQ9Y1OLM) (PREDNISOLONE - UNII:9PHQ9Y1OLM)
Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC
PREDNISOLONE
PREDNISOLONE 15 mg in 5 mL
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Prednisolone Oral Solution is indicated in the following conditions: 1. 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 2. 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 arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy) Ankylosing spondylitis Acute and subacute bursitis Acute nonspecific tenosynovitis Acute gouty arthritis Post-traumatic osteoarthritis Synovitis of osteoarthritis Epicondylitis 3. Collagen Diseases During an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of: Systemic lupus erythematos
Prednisolone Oral Solution containing 15 mg of Prednisolone in each 5 mL (teaspoonful) and is a red cherry flavored liquid and is supplied in 240 mL bottles 240 MILLILITER in a bottle/1 bottle in a CARTON (53217-193-01) Pharmacist : Dispense 15 mg/5 mL Prednisolone Oral Solution with suitable calibrated measuring device to assure proper measuring or dose. Dispense in tight, light-resistant and child-resistant container as defined in USP/NF. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Repackaged by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals, LLC Corona, CA 92880
Abbreviated New Drug Application
PREDNISOLONE- PREDNISOLONE SOLUTION AIDAREX PHARMACEUTICALS LLC ---------- PREDNISOLONE ORAL SOLUTION USP 15 MG PER 5 ML DESCRIPTION PREDNISOLONE ORAL SOLUTION contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna- 1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21- trihydroxy-,(11β)- (anhydrous). PREDNISOLONE ORAL SOLUTION contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium saccharin, sucrose, artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C blue #1 and red #40. 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 such as prednisolone are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. Glucocorticoids such as prednisolone cause profound and varied metabolic effects. In addition, they modify the body’s immune responses to diverse stimuli. INDICATIONS AND USAGE PREDNISOLONE ORAL SOLUTION is indicated in the following conditions: 1. 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 2. RHEUMATIC DISORDERS As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (t Đọc toàn bộ tài liệu