Doses Of Predmet 4

I am an old female patient (age 81)suffering for ILD (Interstices lung disease) and R.Arthritis. Having Predmet since last 4 years with varying doses (16mg to 6mg) as per Doctor's advise. Since last six weeks dose reduced to 4mg per day. In addition to general weakness and Blood sugar disorder (which is due to predmet - according to my Doctor), I am suffering Short time memory loss recently from last six to eight months. Other medicines are Ramistar5, Volibo0.3mg, Minipress XL 5mg and Aztor20. Have BP 120/80 more or less uniform. Also take Idrofos 150mg - 1 tab/month. Let me know Is the memory loss is for Predmet?...and advise. regards Full Rani dasgupta ## Have you consulted your doctor as to what is causing it? There are several different possibilities, including your medications ...

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I have been suffering from R Arthritis, Interstitial Lung disease and Hyper Tension. prescribed doses increased from 8mg to Predmet 16 for last two months following recent problem of Coughing. Presently my eyes(bottom lead) swelled , puffed (or puffy) lids. In addition having noted compression fracture in L1 and L4, Osteoporosis?. It is due o prolonged use of Predmet for last two years with varying dose. BP is controlled. Other medicines: Ramistar 5mg+Minipress XL 5mg,Citromacalvit1200mg,PantocidIT one tab per day. Inhaler Foracort400 - 2+2puffs daily. Is the Eye swell and Osteoporosis for Predmet 16 mg?...Pleaseadvise ## I cannot find any information on a medication called Predmet, can you tell me what country it is from? If I had to guess, from the name I would assume that it contains...

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I am an Old Female Patient Age 81suffering from ILD (Interstices Lung Disease) and R.Arthritis. Having Predmet Since Last 4 Years With Varying Doses (16mg To 6mg) as per Doctors advise. Since last Six Weeks Dose of Predmet reduced to 4mg daily. In addition to General Weakness and Blood Sugar Disorder (which Is due to Predmet according to my Doctor), I am Suffering from Short Time Memory Loss during last 6 to 8 Months. Other Medicines taken are Ramistar5, Volibo03mg, Minipress XL5mg, Aztor20, Shelcal500 daily. Have BP 120/80 more Or less uniform Also Take Idrofos 150mg 1 Tab /month . Let me know if the Prolonged Uses affecting current memory loss OR advise. Regards Full Rani Dasgupta

May I know use of Predmet 8? I am suffering by neck and left hand pain, so please suggest me is this medicine is right for me? Thank you. ## According to CIMS, Predment is a brand of Methylprednisolone from India. This is a corticosteroid drug used in treating a wide variety of conditions, including pain and inflammation which you are reporting. The Methylprednisolone Details page states: " Long-term use of methylprednisolone, as with all corticosteroids, can be associated with hyperglycemia, decreased resistance to infection, swelling of face, weight gain, congestive cardiac insufficiency, fluid and sodium retention, edema, hypertension, increased eye pressure, glaucoma, osteoporosis, and psychosis, especially when used at high doses. The most serious side effect occurs after the a...

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I am suffering from R.Arthritis,i am 30 and mother of 4 yr old boy.I am on DILANTIN SINCE JAN 2006.IN 2008 I HAD A VERY SEVERE attack of R.A.i was on PREDMET-4 DAILY+1ml folitrax+16mg predmet weekly,now i takePREDMET 8+tab.FOLITRAX 20mg,both once a week.My ESR is 5 now& i feel occasional pain in my right hand only.How long should i continue this treatment?Is it safe to conceive after this medicine+Dilantin is over? Please help me.THANKS ## Folitrax contains the active ingredient Methotrexate. " Possible side effects can include anemia, neutropenia, increased risk of bruising, nausea and vomiting, dermatitis and diarrhea. A small percentage of patients develop hepatitis, and there is an increased risk of pulmonary fibrosis. The higher doses of methotrexate often used in cancer ch...

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