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Class/mechanism: Corticosteroid, glucocorticoid.<ref name="insert">[http://www.laserpharmaceuticals.com/mydocuments/millipred_tabs_6_day_and_12_day_insert_final.pdf Prednisolone (Millipred) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Prednisolone.pdf | Prednisolone (Millipred) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.laserpharmaceuticals.com/millipred.php Millipred manufacturer's website]</ref> | Class/mechanism: Corticosteroid, glucocorticoid.<ref name="insert">[http://www.laserpharmaceuticals.com/mydocuments/millipred_tabs_6_day_and_12_day_insert_final.pdf Prednisolone (Millipred) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Prednisolone.pdf | Prednisolone (Millipred) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.laserpharmaceuticals.com/millipred.php Millipred manufacturer's website]</ref> | ||
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*[[Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)]] | *[[Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)]] | ||
*[[Follicular lymphoma]] | *[[Follicular lymphoma]] | ||
| + | *[[Mantle cell lymphoma]] | ||
*[[Marginal zone lymphoma]] | *[[Marginal zone lymphoma]] | ||
*[[Multiple myeloma]] | *[[Multiple myeloma]] | ||
Revision as of 06:13, 2 March 2013
Also known as AsmalPred Plus, Bubbli-Pred, Cotolone, Delta-Cortef, Flo-Pred, Hydeltra-TBA, Hydeltrasol, Key-Pred, Key-Pred SP, Medicort, Millipred DP, Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pediapred, Pred-Ject-50, Predacort 50, Predaject-50, Predalone 50, Predate-50, Predcor, Predicort RP, Predicort-50, Prelone, or Pri-Cortin 50, Veripred 20.
General information
Class/mechanism: Corticosteroid, glucocorticoid.[1][2][3]
Route: PO, gtt (ophthalmic eye drops)
Extravasation: n/a
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]
Diseases for which it is used
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)
- Follicular lymphoma
- Mantle cell lymphoma
- Marginal zone lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Prostate cancer
Patient drug information
- Prednisolone (Millipred) patient drug information (Chemocare)[4]
- Prednisolone (Millipred) patient drug information (UpToDate)[5]