The drug Predsim is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of endocrine, osteoarticular and musculoskeletal, rheumatic, collagen, dermatological, allergic, ophthalmic, respiratory, haematological, neoplastic and other diseases that respond to corticosteroid therapy.
This drug has as an active ingredient prednisolone sodium phosphate and can be found in drops and tablets and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of approximately 6 to 20 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
- Predsim is indicated for the treatment of inflammations caused by endocrine.
- Osteoarticular and musculoskeletal.
- Rheumatic.
- Collagen.
- Dermatological.
- Allergic.
- Ophthalmic.
- Respiratory.
- Blood.
- Neplastic and other diseases that respond to corticosteroid therapy.
In general, for adults, the dose can vary between 5 and 60 mg per day and for children between 0. 14 and 2 mg / kg body weight per day, or 4 to 60 mg per square meter of body surface area per day.
The doctor may change the dose, however, the maximum dose should not exceed 80 mg per day.
Some of the most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Predsim are increased appetite and indigestion, gastric or duodenal ulcer, with possible perforation and bleeding, pancreatitis, ulcerative esophagitis, nervousness, fatigue and insomnia, localized allergic reaction, cataracts, increased intraocular frequency. glaucoma, exorbitant eyes, increased frequency of eye infections from fungi and viruses.
In addition, prediabetes or diabetes can also occur in people prone to diabetes or deterioration in glycaemic control, and it may be necessary to increase the dose of insulin or oral antidiabetics.
Predsim is contraindicated in patients with systemic thrush, hypersensitivity to prednisolone or other corticosteroids or any of the components of its formula.
In addition, it should not be used in people who are being treated with phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampicin or ephedrine, as this reduces its therapeutic effects.
For children, pregnant or nursing women, this medicine should only be used in accordance with your doctor’s instructions.