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Pediapred Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Prednisolone (as sodium phosphate) 5mg/5mL; sugar-, alcohol- and dye-free; raspberry-flavor soln.
Pharmacological Class
Glucocorticoid.
How Supplied
Soln—4oz
Manufacturer
Pediapred Indications
Indications
Steroid-responsive disorders.
Pediapred Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
See full labeling. Initially 5–60mg/day.
Pediapred Contraindications
Contraindications
Systemic mycoses. Live vaccination.
Pediapred Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pediapred Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Tuberculosis. Latent amebiasis. Hypothyroidism. Cirrhosis. Ocular herpes simplex. If exposed to chickenpox or measles, consider prophylactic passive immune therapy. Renal insufficiency. Ulcerative colitis if perforation pending. Diverticulitis. Peptic ulcer. Hypertension. Osteoporosis. Diabetes. Supplement with additional steroids in physiologic stress. Avoid abrupt cessation. Alternate, intermittent or single-daily doses at 8AM minimize adrenal suppression. Monitor weight, growth, fluid and electrolyte balance. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Pediapred Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pediapred Interactions
Interactions
Barbiturates, hydantoins, rifampin may decrease effects. Avoid aspirin in hypoprothrombinemia.
Pediapred Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
HPA axis suppression, masks infection, increased susceptibility to infection, glaucoma, cataracts, secondary infections, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypernatremia, hypertension, psychic disorders, myopathy, osteoporosis, peptic ulcer, dermal atrophy, increased intracranial pressure, carbohydrate intolerance.
Pediapred Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pediapred Note
Not Applicable
Pediapred Patient Counseling
See Literature
