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Panafcortelone

Generic Name: Prednisolone
Product Name: Panafcortelone

Indication of Panafcortelone:

Panafcortelone is used in the following situations:
  • Anti-inflammatory treatment in acute gout and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Autoimmune diseases to suppress an overactive immune system.

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    Action of Panafcortelone:

    Corticosteroids alter genes within the body's cells to reduce the body's normal inflammation and immune responses.

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    Dose advice of Panafcortelone:

    Adult dosage for PanafcorteloneAutoimmune and inflammatory disease control:
  • The initial recommended dose is 1-2 mg per kg per day.
  • This dose may then be reduced according to the patient's clinical response.Rheumatoid Arthritis:
  • 5-10 mg once daily.Acute gout:
  • The initial recommended Panafcortelone dose is 20-50 mg once daily for 3-5 days.
  • This dose is then reduced gradually over 7-10 days.Children dosage for PanafcorteloneAutoimmune disease:
  • The initial recommended Panafcortelone dose is 2 mg per kg per day.
  • The dose is then reduced over 2 months to the minimum dose required to sustain remission.
  • The chronic use of corticosteroids in children may retard bone growth and growth and development needs to be monitored carefully.Panafcortelone is safe to used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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    Schedule of Panafcortelone:

    S4

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    Common side effects of Panafcortelone:

  • Heartburn
  • Increased susceptibility to infections such as thrush
  • Masking of signs of infection
  • Acne
  • Osteoporosis and bone fractures
  • Muscle weakness
  • Increased appetite
  • Delayed healing of wounds
  • Thin fragile skin
  • Reduced growth in children
  • Cessation of menstruation
  • Psychotic episodes
  • Depression
  • Bruising

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    Uncommon side effects of Panafcortelone:

  • Burning and tingling sensation in the genital area.
  • Death of bone in the hip, ankle and shoulder.
  • Fractures of the vertebral bodies.

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    Diseases treated by Panafcortelone:

    Treatments associated with Panafcortelone:


    For further information talk to your doctor.


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    calendar icon Modified: 29/11/2006 calendar icon Created: 22/7/2003

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