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Predmet 8 For What Use?

Updated November 8, 2016
R Champalal Says:
Sun, December 21, 2014

May I know use of Predmet 8? I am suffering by neck and left hand pain, so please suggest me is this medicine is right for me? Thank you.

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Roy Says:
Tue, November 8, 2016

According to CIMS, Predment is a brand of Methylprednisolone from India. This is a corticosteroid drug used in treating a wide variety of conditions, including pain and inflammation which you are reporting.

The Methylprednisolone Details page states:

" Long-term use of methylprednisolone, as with all corticosteroids, can be associated with hyperglycemia, decreased resistance to infection, swelling of face, weight gain, congestive cardiac insufficiency, fluid and sodium retention, edema, hypertension, increased eye pressure, glaucoma, osteoporosis, and psychosis, especially when used at high doses. The most serious side effect occurs after the adrenal glands cease natural production of cortisol, which methylprednisolone will replace. Abrupt cessation of the drug after this occurs can result in a condition known as Addisonian crisis, which can be fatal. To prevent this, the drug is usually prescribed with a tapering dose, including a predosed "dose pack" detailing a specific number of tablets to take at designated times over a several-day period. Pharmacists sometimes advise that this drug may cause sleeplessness and "down" moods.

Individuals on methylprednisolone therapy should assiduously avoid exposure to measles and chicken pox, as contracting these viral infections while on high-dose corticosteroids can result in a potentially fatal viral course. Any accidental exposure to these viral infections by individuals uncertain of their immunity to chicken pox or measles should be reported immediately as prophylactic immunoglobulin therapy may be administered. Additionally, the administration of live, attenuated vaccines is contraindicated for individuals taking immunosuppressive doses of methylprednisolone. The exception to this rule is patients receiving complete corticosteroid replacement therapy, e.g., for Addison's disease, who may follow standard immunization protocols. "

So, in other words, you should take this medication only under your doctor's supervision. It may not be a good idea to take it for too long, and when you are set to stop taking it, you should be on a tapering dose instead of stopping abruptly (gradually lower doses until you are finished).

I hope this helps and wish you good health!

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