ONAPRED 8METHYLPREDNISOLONE 8mg. IP

Onapred 8 tablets provide Methylprednisolone 8 mg, a corticosteroid used in inflammatory, allergic, skin and hormone-related disorders. Main uses: adrenocortical insufficiency (primary or secondary) and congenital adrenal hyperplasia; nonsuppurative thyroiditis and hypercalcemia associated with cancer; short-term adjunctive therapy in rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, bursitis and tenosynovitis; collagen diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis and acute rheumatic carditis; severe skin conditions such as pemphigus, severe psoriasis, exfoliative dermatitis and severe erythema multiforme.

Common side effects of Onapred 8 Tablet include fluid and sodium retention, with swelling; raised blood pressure and loss of potassium; muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass; headache, dizziness and vertigo; thin fragile skin, easy bruising and increased sweating; increased blood sugar and rise in appetite. Get medical help at once if you notice peptic ulcer with possible bleeding and perforation; increased pressure inside the skull with swelling of the optic nerve; convulsions.

Each Onapred 8 tablet contains Methylprednisolone 8 mg. The right dose and how long to take it depend on the condition, age and other medicines, so use Onapred 8 Tablet only as your doctor advises.

The MRP of Onapred 8 Tablet is ₹92 for a pack of 10x15 (Alu Alu). For chemists and distributors, the PTR is ₹70.1 and the PTS is ₹63.09.

Each Onapred 8 tablet contains Methylprednisolone 8 mg. It comes in a pack of 10x15 (Alu Alu).

The active ingredient Methylprednisolone mimics cortisol, the hormone produced by the adrenal glands. By doing so it reduces inflammation in the body and helps to moderate an immune response that is working harder than normal, and this is how it brings its effect in the disorders it is meant for.

Must not be used in patients with a systemic fungal infection. Must not be used in patients with a known allergy to Methylprednisolone or to any of the tablet ingredients. Check with a doctor first if you have an infection of any kind: corticosteroids can hide the signs of infection, and new infections may appear during treatment and can become severe or even fatal. Check with a doctor first if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, a stomach ulcer, osteoporosis, glaucoma or a heart condition. Check with a doctor first if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Onapred 8 Tablet is a brand of Vibcare Pharma, sold through its Medanor division. It is available for PCD pharma franchise and distribution in India; use the Send Enquiry or WhatsApp button on this page to ask about availability and terms.