Prena

What was the prescribed dosage? 1-5mg 6-10mg 11-50mg 51-100mg 101-200mg 201-500mg 501mg-1g

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• Read drug prescription
• What is Prena
• Important safety information:
• Prena side effects
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• How should I take Prena?
• Who should not take Prena?
• Prena reviews

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What is Prena

Treating severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, certain blood disorders, and skin conditions. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Prena is a corticosteroid. It works by modifying the body's immune response to various conditions and decreasing inflammation.

Important safety information:

• Prena may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rashes, or chills, within 12 months after stopping Prena.
• If you have not had chickenpox, shingles, or measles, avoid contact with anyone who does.
• Prena may cause serious increases in blood pressure, salt and water retention, and increased potassium loss. Dietary salt restriction and potassium supplements may be necessary.
• Prena may cause calcium loss and can promote the development of osteoporosis. Take adequate calcium and vitamin D supplements.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Prena before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Diabetes patients - Prena may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine.
• Lab tests, such as adrenal function tests or blood pressure monitoring, may be performed while you use Prena. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Prena.
• Prena should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Prena while you are pregnant. It is not known if Prena is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Prena, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

If you stop taking Prena suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include unbalanced hormones (in both men and women).

Prena side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; facial flushing; feeling of whirling motion; headache; increased sweating.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody, black, or tarry stools; changes in body fat; changes in menstrual period; chest pain; fainting; fever, chills, or sore throat; increased hunger, thirst, or urination; mental or mood changes; muscle pain, weakness, or wasting; seizures; severe nausea or vomiting; slow wound healing; stomach pain; sudden, severe dizziness or headache; swelling of the feet or legs; tendon, bone, or joint pain; thinning of the skin; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual skin sensation; unusual weight gain; vision changes or other eye problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Active ingredients: Methylprednisolone

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Adicort
Advantan Milch
Advantan Milch 0.1%
Adventan
Agimetpred
Cipridanol
Cortard
Cortisolona
Decacort
Depo-Medrone
Depotex
DEPOTEX tab 16 mg x 10's		$1.81	German Rem. (Aeroforce)
Depotex 4mg Tablet		$0.07	Zydus Cadila
DEPOTEX 4 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.63	Zydus Cadila
Fodier
Gamesolone
Lexcomet
Lexcomet 4 mg x 10 x 10's		$7.99
Lextroid
Lupus
LUPUS tab 4 mg x 10's		$0.62	Biosciences
4 mg x 100's		$6.16
Lupus 4mg TAB / 100		$6.16
Lyo-drol
M-PredniHEXAL
Macpred
MACPRED tab 16 mg x 10's		$1.48	Macleods (Macphar)
Macpred 4mg TAB / 10		$0.39
Macpred 4mg Tablet		$0.05	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
MACPRED tab 4 mg x 10's		$0.46	Macleods (Macphar)
MACPRED 4 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.51	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Macpred 8mg TAB / 10		$0.67
MACPRED 8 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.70	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Macpred 8mg Tablet		$0.07	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
MACPRED tab 8 mg x 10's		$0.80	Macleods (Macphar)
Macpred 16mg TAB / 10		$1.23
Medipred
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.18
6 mg x 10's		$1.18
MEDIPRED tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.18	Medihealth
Medipred 6mg TAB / 10		$1.18
Medisolu
Medixon
Medixon (+ amp 8 mL) 500 mg x 1's		$43.71
Medixon 16 mg x 5 x 6's		$11.99
Medrol
1 /11g/vl	1 pws	$91.17	Canada, UK
10 /4011mg/mg	1 solution	$27.90	Canada, UK
100 mg	20	$278.94	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
100 mg	100	$1.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
16 mg	28	$34.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
16 mg	84	$97.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
16 mg	84	$98.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
16 mg	100	$127.86	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
16 mg	100	$175.00	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
2 .5/2.5/100/50//mg	75 lotion	$40.32	Canada, UK
2 mg	90	$79.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
40 /52mg/ml	1 susp	$81.85	Canada, UK
4 mg	30	$29.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
4 mg	100	$35.64	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
4 mg	100	$36.00	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
4 mg	100	$36.66	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
4 mg	100	$55.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
8 mg	28	$29.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
8 mg	84	$68.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
16 mg x 10's		$2.07
Medrol 4mg TAB / 10		$0.54
MEDROL 8 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (14 tablets each)		$0.98	Pfizer Ltd
Medrol tab 16 mg 30's		$38.13	Pfizer
Medrol 16 MG Oral Tablet
Medrol Dosepak 4 MG 21 Count
Medrone
16 mg	60	$120.34	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
16 mg	90	$106.08	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
16 mg	90	$162.51	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg	100	$39.17	Canada, UK
Melcort
Meprelon
Meproson
Metcor
Metcor 8 mg x 6 x 10's		$7.40
Metcor 16 mg x 3 x 10's		$8.66
Methylcotol
Methylnol
Methylone
Methylprednisolon Cortico
Methylprednisolone 16 MG Oral Tablet
Methylprednisolone 32 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol]
Methylprednisolone Acetate Boehringer Ingelheim
Methylprednisolone Labatec
Methylprednisolone Sandoz
Methylprednisolone Vintage
Methylprednisolone Yung Shin
Metilpre
Metilprednizolon
Metisol
Metisol 16 mg x 3 x 10's		$7.77
Metisol 4 mg x 5 x 10's		$5.18
Metisone
Metrison
Metrison 4 mg x 100's		$9.99
Metvix
Mi Le Song
Nisolon-M
PH-Mpa
0 .1 % w/w x 1 g x 10g		$1.12
PH-MPA oint 0.1 % w/w x 1 g x 10g		$1.12	AHPL
Ph-Mpa 0.1% w/w OINT / 1gx10g		$1.12
Phadilon
Phadilon 500 mg x 1's		$14.28
Phadilon 4 mg x 10 x 10's		$14.87
Predacorten
Prond
Shinming
Sologen
Solu M?drol
Solu-Ped
Somidex
Tisolon
Tison
Tison 4 mg x 5 x 10's		$6.99
Toras
Toras 4 mg x 10 x 10's		$17.91
Toras 8 mg x 10 x 10's		$28.73
Toras (vial) 125 mg/2 mL x 1's		$4.44
Zencort-M
16 mg x 10's		$1.64
ZENCORT-M tab 16 mg x 10's		$1.64	Zenon
Zencort-M 16mg TAB / 10		$1.64
4 mg x 10's		$0.48
ZENCORT-M tab 4 mg x 10's		$0.48	Zenon
Zencort-M 4mg TAB / 10		$0.48
Zentoprednol
methylPREDNISolone 4 MG Oral Tablet 21 Count Pack

References

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3. "Methylprednisolone". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0095... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Prena - Frequently asked Questions

Can Prena be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Prena?

Use Prena as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Prena by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• If you miss a dose of Prena, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Prena.

Who should not take Prena?

Some medical conditions may interact with Prena. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of heart problems, heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver problems, diabetes, seizures, an underactive thyroid, adrenal gland problems, or any mental or mood problems
• if you have or have recently had a fungal, bacterial, viral, or other type of infection; herpes infection of the eye; chickenpox; measles; or shingles
• if you have HIV or tuberculosis (TB), or if you have ever had a positive TB skin test
• if you have any stomach problems (eg, ulcers), intestinal problems (eg, blockage, perforation, infection, unexplained diarrhea, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis), recent intestinal surgery, or inflammation of the esophagus
• if you have weak bones (eg, osteoporosis) or muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis)
• if you have had any recent vaccinations (eg, smallpox)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Prena. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), lithium, or rifampin because they may decrease methylprednisolone's effectiveness
• Aprepitant, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or troleandomycin because side effects, such as adrenal gland or nervous system problems, may occur
• Aspirin, live vaccines, mifepristone, or ritodrine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Prena

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Prena may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Can Prena be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Prena be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Prena, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Prena. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology