Predacort 50 (Injection)
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Predacort 50 (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Predacort 50 (Injection)
Predacort 50 (Injection) Medication Classification
PREDNISOLONE (Injection)
Predacort 50 (Injection) Brandname
Cotolone, Pred-Ject-50, Predacort 50
Predacort 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 Predacort 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 Predacort 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 Predacort 50 (Injection) Storage
Store Predacort 50 (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Predacort 50 (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Predacort 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.
Predacort 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.
Predacort 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
