Uses / Indications:
Predcip 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergy symptoms, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.
Pregnancy interaction:
Predcip 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Dose is decreased or tapered over time. Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use. Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.
Side Effects:
Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Skin scar, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Predcip 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Predcip 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called as glucocorticosteroids. It increases the level of corticosteroids which are already present in the body and helps to treat various inflammatory conditions. It has anti-inflammatory, metabolic, immune, and hormonal effects on the body.
Faq for medicine:
Is Predcip an anti-inflammatory drug? : Predcip belongs to the class of corticosteroids which has anti-inflammatory properties (suppresses the inflammation associated with many diseases, for example, arthritis). Hence, Predcip is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions. |How long can I take Predcip for? : It is advisable to take Predcip for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment suddenly or take for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.|Does Predcip contain penicillin? : Predcip does not contain penicillin. Predcip belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. |Does Predcip expire? : Yes, Predcip does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.|Is Predcip a pain-killer? : Predcip is not a pain-killer. Predcip belongs to a group of medicines called steroids which are anti-inflammatory in nature and can help in the relief of pain associated with inflammation.|Is Predcip safe? : Yes. Predcip is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.|Is Predcip an immunosuppressant? : Predcip belongs to the class of corticosteroids and has immunosuppressant properties (suppresses the body’s immune system). Hence, Predcip is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions. |Is Predcip a glucocorticoid? : Predcip is a glucocorticoid and belongs to a group of medicines called steroids (corticosteroids). |Can I take Predcip with antibiotics? : Certain antibiotics may increase the metabolism of Predcip and hence decrease its effects. So, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of Predcip accordingly. Please consult your doctor before taking Predcip with antibiotics.|Can I take Predcip with paracetamol? : Predcip can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Medicine interaction:
Predcip with Azithromycin|Predcip with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Predcip with Glimepiride|Predcip with Rosiglitazone|Predcip with S-Amlodipine|Predcip with Glibenclamide|Predcip with Glipizide|Predcip with Indinavir|Predcip with Cilnidipine|Predcip with Clotrimazole|Predcip with Lercanidipine|Predcip with Benidipine|Predcip with Repaglinide|Predcip with Posaconazole|Predcip with Ketoconazole|Predcip with Saxagliptin|Predcip with Exenatide|Predcip with Rifampicin|Predcip with Chlorthalidone|Predcip with Primidone|Predcip with Roxithromycin|Predcip with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Predcip with Itraconazole|Predcip with Phenobarbitone|Predcip with Indapamide|Predcip with Ritonavir|Predcip with Clarithromycin|Predcip with Carbamazepine|Predcip with Gliclazide
