Winpred 

Uses of Winpred

This medication contains an anti-inflammatory drug from the cortisone family (corticosteroid). Typically, it is used for inflammation. It may also be used for rheumatoid arthritis, as well as for other uses. It produces its action on its first day of use.

Precautions and Warnings

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take WINPRED. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

• Have an infection (such as herpes simplex, chicken pox, tuberculosis, threadworm); If you or your child is exposed to measles or chickenpox during treatment with WINPRED, contact you doctor immediately.
• Have a bleeding or blood clotting problem
• Have brittle bones (osteoporosis)
• Have high blood pressure
• Have seizures (convulsions) or other neurological problems
• Have a thyroid problem (hypothyroidism)
• Have muscle pain or weakness (such as myasthenia gravis)
• Have skin cancer (Kaposi’s sarcoma), or a tumor of the adrenal glands
• Have heart problems such as heart failure
• Have certain eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts; herpes infection, or any problems with the retina
• Have kidney disease
• Have liver disease such as cirrhosis
• Have certain mental or mood conditions (such as depression)
• Have low potassium or calcium
• Have Cushing’s disease
• Have a weak immune response
• Have high blood sugar
• Are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breast feed

Other warnings you should know about:

• Before you have any operation, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking WINPRED
• Corticosteroids can affect growth in children

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

Dosage

Take WINPRED tablets exactly as directed by your doctor. When your condition has improved, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually. WINPRED should not be stopped abruptly. Do not stop taking WINPRED without talking to your doctor.

Side Effect

Common side effects:

• increased appetite, weight gain, bloating, change in taste, abnormal fat deposits
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion
• hiccups
• Thinning hair, unusual hair growth
• Feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness
• dizziness, forgetfulness, confusion, tired, irritated, euphoria (intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement and joy)
• change in strength and reflexes
• rounder face
• increased sweating
• headache
• increased or decreased motility and number of sperm