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Prednisolone Acetate / Wysolone / Depomedrol

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Category

Corticosteroids

Action

Alters the transcription of DNA which result in anti-inflammatory, immunosuppression and anti-fibrotic effect

Indication
  • Primary ketosis in dairy cattle
  • Allergies
  • Treatment of bronchial and lung disease, skin diseases, intestinal diseases, spinal cord diseases and diseases of blood
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Bacterial (Endotoxic) Shock
  • Immune system/ Auto immune disorders
  • Supplemental treatment for various cancers
Dose

IM


Cattle, sheep & Goat @
1-4 mg/kg

Horse @ 0.2-4.4 mg/kg

Cat @ 1-3 mg/g

Dog @ 0.5-1 mg/kg

Other conditions-

Bovine Ketosis : 100 to 200 mg according to the intensity of ketosuria & the weight of the animal

Horses & Cattle : In cases of rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory joint conditions involving ligaments, & in bursitis, 40 to 80 mg of prednisolone should be injected by the intramuscular route. Dose may be repeated at 48 & 96 hours, if required

Dog : 10 to 30 mg by intramuscular route

Contraindications
  • Pregnant animals
  • Patients with renal disease
Adverse Effects
  • Increased drinking, increased urination, and increased appetite.
  • At higher doses and during long-term use, side effects may also include vomiting, diarrhea, mild behavioral changes, and panting.
  • Glaucoma
  • Degenerative joint disease
  • Osteoporosis
  • Renal disease
Availability

Injection Prednisolone acetate (VETOQUINOL)

  • 10 ml vial
  • Each ml contains 10 mg

Tab Wysolone (PFIZER) - 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg

Inj Depomedrol (Methyl Prednisolone Acetate) (PFIZER)

  • 1ml, 2ml, 5ml (40 mg/ml)

Tab Medrol (PFIZER) - 4 mg

Inj Solu-Medrol (Methyl Prednisolone Sodium Succinate) - (PFIZER)

  • 1ml (40mg) vial
  • 2ml (125mg) vial
  • 4ml (500 mg) vial
  • 8ml (500mg) vial
  • 8ml (1g) vial
  • 16ml (1g) vial
  • 30.6ml (2g) vial

Injection Predcip

  • 10 ml vial
  • Each ml contains 10 mg
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