Pred-Ject-50 (Injection)
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Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Pred-Ject-50 (Injection)
Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) Medication Classification
PREDNISOLONE (Injection)
Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) Brandname
Cotolone, Pred-Ject-50, Predacort 50
Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Prednisolone (pred-NISS-oh-lone) Treats inflammation, certain types of arthritis, and many other medical problems. Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
When To Not Use Pred-Ject-50 (Injection)
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to prednisolone. You should not use prednisolone if you have a fungal infection.
How Should You Use Pred-Ject-50 (Injection)
Injectable
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or chest.
- This medicine may be given into the buttocks, upper arm, thigh, or other large muscle. This is called an IM, or intramuscular (in-tra-MUSS-cue-lar) injection.
- This medicine may be given into a joint such as a knee or shoulder. This is called an intraarticular (in-tra-are-TIC-you-lar) injection. If a dose is missed:
- This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.
Proper Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) Storage
Store Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Pred-Ject-50 (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking insulin, phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin®), rifampin, blood thinners (Coumadin®), estrogen, or diuretics (water pills).
- Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines (such as flu shots). Vaccines may not work as well while you are getting this medicine.
Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) Warnings
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before using this medicine.
- Before using prednisolone, let your doctor know if you have liver or thyroid problems, diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, or an eye infection caused by herpes simplex.
- Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your skin.
- It may be easier for you to get an infection while you are receiving prednisolone. Avoid crowded places or being near people who are sick.
- If you are exposed to chicken pox or measles, tell your doctor right away.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are taking prednisolone.
Pred-Ject-50 (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Black or tarry stools
- Muscle weakness or cramps
- Unexplained fever, sore throat If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Fluid retention, weight gain
- Restlessness, anxiety, mood changes
- Sweating
- Redness of the face
- Easy bruising, small purple spots on your skin
- Thinning skin, acne
- Increased hair growth
- Irregular menstrual periods
