CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE

M.P.A.® [methylprednisolone] – For Intramuscular, Intrasynovial and Soft Tissue Injection

Systemic hormonal preparations /

Composition Each vial (1 ml) contains: Methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg. For Intramuscular, Intrasynovial and Soft Tissue Injection. Not For I.V. Use Properties Methylprednisolone, a potent synthetic glucocorticoid is 6-methyl derivative of prednisolone. It has four to five times the anti-inflammatory activity as that of hydrocortisone and lacks significant mineralocorticoid activity. Methylprednisolone acetate is less soluble and …

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Apidone® syrup – Antihistaminic Anti-inflammatory

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, Systemic hormonal preparations / ,

Composition Each 5 ml contains: Dexamethasone: 0.5 mg. Chlorpheniramine maleate: 2 mg. Properties Apidone® is a combination of synthetic glucocorticoid ( Dexamethasone) and antihistaminic (Chlorpheniramine maleate). Dexamethasone properties Has a potent anti-inflammatory effect (7 times the potency of prednisolone). Lacks the sodium-retaining properties of hydrocortisone due to its insignificant mineralocorticoid activity. Inhibits the inflammatory response …

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Cortilon® – fludrocortisone

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, Systemic hormonal preparations /

Composition Each tablet contains: Fludrocortisone acetate: 0.1 mg. Properties Fludrocortisone (Cortilon®) is a potent mineralcorticoid, which enhances reabsorption of sodium ions and water from kidney to plasma with marked sodium and water retention leading to increase in blood pressure, and increase in urinary excretion of both potassium and hydrogen ions. Fludrocortisone (Cortilon®) is rapidly and …

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