Webpred 4mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Pritus Healthcare |
Active Ingredient | Methylprednisolone (4mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Glucocorticoids |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | HORMONES |
Action Class | Glucocorticoids |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 647 |
FAQ
Webpred 4mg Tablet Reviews
Webpred 4mg should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on what you are being treated for. You should always take the amount prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use it more often. Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well. Some conditions will become worse if you stop using this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin thinning, increased risk of infection, reduction in bone density, and mood changes. If these side effects bother you or do not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. The use of this medicine may lower your ability to fight infections so avoid being near people who might pass on infections such as measles, chickenpox, or flu.
Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have brittle bones (osteoporosis), mood disorders, high blood pressure, or liver disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, this medicine may increase blood glucose levels which can cause or worsen diabetes. Many other drugs may affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all other medicines you are using, to make sure it is safe. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Webpred 4mg Tablet Works
How to Use Webpred 4mg Tablet
Benefits of Webpred 4mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Skin disorders: Webpred 4mg prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema and psoriasis. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby relieving symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
- In Treatment of Eye disorders: Webpred 4mg helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Webpred 4mg is used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
- In Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Webpred 4mg prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It lowers your immune system’s response and reduces symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
- In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder: Rheumatic disorder is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system (which usually fights bacteria and viruses) attacks your body’s own cells. Webpred 4mg stops that from happening and can relieve the symptoms of this condition such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. It can also slow down joint damage, reduce disability, and enable you to be as active for as long as possible. It can take several weeks or months to notice the effect of the medicine. You should continue taking it until your doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
Uses of Webpred 4mg Tablet
- Treatment of Skin disorders
- Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
- Treatment of Rheumatic disorder
- Treatment of Eye disorders
Webpred 4mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not stop taking Webpred 4mg suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
- Webpred 4mg can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Webpred 4mg helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Webpred 4mg. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
References
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- Mayo Clinic. Methylprednisolone.
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