Prednisone tablet |
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20mg/box, |
I. Basic Information
- Generic Name: Prednisone Tablets
- English Name: Prednisone Tablet
- Ingredients: The main component is prednisone, a medium-acting glucocorticoid.
- Specifications: Common strengths include 1mg, 5mg, etc. (may vary by country/region).
- Medical Insurance Status: Typically classified as Class A or Class B under medical insurance (subject to local policies).
II. Pharmacological Actions
- Anti-inflammatory Effect
- Inhibits the aggregation and activation of inflammatory cells (e.g., granulocytes, macrophages) and reduces the synthesis of inflammatory mediators (e.g., prostaglandins, leukotrienes), alleviating inflammatory symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
- Immunosuppressive Effect
- Suppresses the function of T and B lymphocytes and reduces antibody production, used in treating autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus).
- Anti-Allergic Effect
- Inhibits the release of allergic substances like histamine, relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and other allergic conditions.
- Antishock Effect
- Used in the rescue of septic or anaphylactic shock to improve microcirculation and the body's stress response.
III. Indications
Prednisone tablets are commonly used for the following conditions:
- Rheumatic and Immunological Diseases
- Such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyositis, and vasculitis.
- Respiratory Diseases
- Bronchial asthma, acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial pneumonia, etc.
- Hematological Diseases
- Leukemia, lymphoma, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), etc.
- Allergic Diseases
- Severe allergic reactions, serum sickness, drug-induced dermatitis, etc.
- Renal Diseases
- Nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, etc.
- Others
- Prevention of organ rejection after transplantation, acute optic neuritis, adjuvant treatment for malignant tumors, etc.