Hydeltra T.B.A.?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Flo-PredT;MillipredT;MillipredT DP;Orapred ODT?;Orapred?;Pediapred?;VeripredT 20
Brand Names: Canada:
Hydeltra T.B.A.?;Novo-Prednisolone;Pediapred?
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat Addison's disease.
- It is used to treat arthritis.
- It is used to treat asthma.
- It is used to treat brain swelling.
- It is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
- It is used to treat swelling from autoimmune diseases.
- It is used to treat swelling in parts of the body.
- It is used to treat leukemia.
- It is used to treat lymphoma.
- It is used to treat organ transplant.
- It is used to treat skin rashes.
- Prednisolone replaces a chemical made in the body.
- It lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- It stops or lowers irritation and swelling.
- It lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.
Dosing
How to take
- Take in the morning if taking once a day.
- Take with food to stop an upset stomach.
- Oral-disintegrating tablet (Orapred ODTT): Place on your tongue and let it melt. Water is not needed. Do not swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with this drug.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Take calcium and vitamin D as you were told by your doctor.
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