Orapred
Prednisolone tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. It mimics natural steroid hormones to damp down inflammation.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief · Autoimmune Support
- Active ingredient
- Prednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
This listing uses Orapred as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Orapred vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Orapred details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Asthma · Allergic States · Allergic Reactions
- Alternative names
- Deltacortril
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; hypersensitivity to prednisolone
- Minor side effects
- insomnia; nausea; increased appetite
- Moderate side effects
- mood changes; fluid retention; elevated blood pressure
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature, protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDS; Anticoagulants; Antidiabetic agents
Precautions and warnings
may affect blood sugar control; regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; avoid abrupt cessation of treatment
Serious side effects
peptic ulcer perforation, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal crisis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Prednisolone tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. It mimics natural steroid hormones to damp down inflammation.
Mechanism of action
Prednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid that mimics natural hormones. It binds to glucocorticoid receptors to suppress inflammation, reduce immune response, and alleviate swelling in various medical conditions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed under medical supervision. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it passes into breast milk.
What you will receive
Orapred is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Prednisolone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.