Opred 500 Injection is a type of medicine called a steroid. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin.

Opred 500 Injection is usually given as an injection by your doctor into a vein, joint, or muscle. The amount you are given will depend on what you are being treated for and how much you need to control your symptoms. If you are using this medication at home, learn exactly how to do it correctly from your doctor. You should always take the amount prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use it more often. Taking a higher dose will not improve your condition faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well. Do not suddenly stop this medication as your condition may become worse. It should always be stopped gradually.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dizziness, sweating, and swelling in your hands or ankles (edema). If these side effects bother you or will not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Steroids may also lower your ability to fight infections so avoid being near people who might pass on infections such as measles, chickenpox, or flu. Do not receive a live vaccine while using this medicine. Steroids can affect growth in children.

Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have brittle bones (osteoporosis), mood disorders, high blood pressure, or liver disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, this medicine may increase blood glucose levels which can worsen diabetes. Many other drugs may affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all other medicines you are using. This is done to make sure it is safe to use. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. If this medicine is used for a long time you will be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density as well as an eye examination.

Uses of Opred Injection

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Treatment of Skin disorders
Treatment of Eye disorders
Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

Benefits of Opred Injection

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Opred 500 Injection is used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

In Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Opred 500 Injection prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It lowers your immune system’s response and reduces symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.

In Treatment of Skin disorders

Opred 500 Injection prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema and psoriasis. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby relieving symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.

In Treatment of Eye disorders

Opred 500 Injection helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

Rheumatic disorder is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system (which usually fights bacteria and viruses) attacks your body’s own cells. Opred 500 Injection stops that from happening and can relieve the symptoms of this condition such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. It can also slow down joint damage, reduce disability, and enable you to be as active for as long as possible. It can take several weeks or months to notice the effect of the medicine. You should continue taking it until your doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.

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Side effects of Opred Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Opred

Nausea
Behavioral changes
Sweating
Edema (swelling)
Mood changes
Upset stomach
Thinning of skin
Increased risk of infection
Reduction in bone density

How to use Opred Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Opred Injection works

Opred 500 Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Opred 500 Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Opred 500 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Opred 500 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Opred 500 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Opred 500 Injection. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Opred 500 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Opred 500 Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Opred 500 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Opred Injection?

If you missed a dose of Opred 500 Injection consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Opred 500 Injection helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Opred 500 Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Do not stop taking Opred 500 Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

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How does Opred 500 Injection work?

Opred 500 Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.

Is Opred 500 Injection a steroid?

Yes, Opred 500 Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Opred 500 Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).

What is Opred 500 Injection used for?

Opred 500 Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It is also helpful in treating autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage) and certain eye disorders.

How is Opred 500 Injection administered?

Opred 500 Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). The doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Opred 500 Injection.

Is Opred 500 Injection better than Prednisone?

Clinical studies have shown that Opred 500 Injection is more strong and efficient than Prednisone. It stays in our body for a longer duration and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.

Does Opred 500 Injection cause weight gain?

Opred 500 Injection can cause weight gain especially when high doses taken for a long time or repeated short courses are taken. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Opred 500 Injection.

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Opred 500 Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Opred Injection

Benefits of Opred Injection

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

In Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

In Treatment of Skin disorders

In Treatment of Eye disorders

In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

Side effects of Opred Injection

Common side effects of Opred

How to use Opred Injection

How Opred Injection works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Opred Injection?

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Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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How does Opred 500 Injection work?

Is Opred 500 Injection a steroid?

What is Opred 500 Injection used for?

How is Opred 500 Injection administered?

Is Opred 500 Injection better than Prednisone?

Does Opred 500 Injection cause weight gain?

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