Predasol

Predasol is a glucocorticosteroid (corticosteroid) affecting metabolism, electrolyte balance and tissue function.

Predasol is used in the following conditions:
- shock caused by severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) (following injection of adrenaline – a drug acting on the cardiovascular system);
- pulmonary oedema caused by inhalation of toxic substances, such as chlorine, isocyanates, hydrogen sulphide, phosgene, nitrogen or ozone, as a result of penetration of gastro-intestinal into the lungs or as a result of drowning (aspiration of water);
- severe, acute attack of asthma;
- cerebral oedema caused by a brain tumour, neurosurgical procedures, brain abscess, bacterial meningitis;
- risk of organ rejection after kidney transplantation;
- initial treatment of extensive, acute, severe skin diseases such as erythroderma, pemphigus vulgaris, acute eczema;
- acute blood disorders (autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, acute thrombocytopenic purpura);
- post myocardial infarction syndrome (Dressler syndrome: chest pain with fever and inflammation) in case of severe or recurring symptoms from week 5 after myocardial infarction and when other medications have not proved sufficiently effective;
- serious infectious diseases with conditions similar to food poisoning (e.g. in the course of tuberculosis, typhoid), only with additional appropriate antibacterial treatment;
- lack or reduced adrenocortical function (adrenocortical insufficiency): adrenal crisis;
- false croup (inflammation of the airways with dyspnoea and a severe cough).

Information for the doctor and pharmacist Predasol

Information for the patient Predasol 25mg

  Information for the patient Predasol 50mg

  Information for the patient Predasol 250mg

  Information for the patient Predasol 1000mg