Orapred Odt (prednisoLONE Sodium Phosphate)

Alternate Name: Millipred

Dosage Form: Tablet Disintegrating

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 15 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, a recent heart attack, diabetes, glaucoma, osteoporosis, or thyroid problems. Tell your doctor about any infection you have. Also tell your doctor if you have had mental or emotional problems (such as depression) or stomach or bowel problems (such as an ulcer or diverticulitis). This medicine may cause the following problems:Mood or behavior changesHigher blood pressure, retaining water, changes in salt or potassium levels in your bodyCataracts or glaucoma (with long-term use)Weak bones or osteoporosis (with long-term use)Slow growth in children (with long-term use)Muscle problems (with high doses, especially if you have myasthenia gravis or similar nerve and muscle problems) Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles, or other serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis or herpes. Tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Every other day schedule: You might have some mild symptoms of your illness on the day you do not take the medicine (the €œoff€ day). If this is a problem for you, tell your doctor.

Food Warnings: Some medicines and foods can affect how prednisolone works. Tell your doctor if you use any of the following:Aminoglutethimide, amphotericin B, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, cyclosporine, digoxin, isoniazid, ketoconazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or rifampinBlood thinner, such as warfarinNSAID pain or arthritis medicine, such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxibDiuretic (water pill)Diabetes medicineMacrolide antibiotic, such as azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycinEstrogen, including birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., This medicine may cause the following problems:Mood or behavior changesHigher blood pressure, retaining water, changes in salt or potassium levels in your bodyCataracts or glaucoma (with long-term use)Weak bones or osteoporosis (with long-term use)Slow growth in children (with long-term use)Muscle problems (with high doses, especially if you have myasthenia gravis or similar nerve and muscle problems), Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles, or other serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis or herpes., Tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Every other day schedule: You might have some mild symptoms of your illness on the day you do not take the medicine (the €œoff€ day). If this is a problem for you, tell your doctor.