Predmet 16 mg Tablet

Predmet 16 mg Tablet contains 16 mg of methylprednisolone in each tablet. It is a corticosteroid medicine used to reduce inflammation and calm overactive immune responses. Doctors may prescribe Predmet 16 mg Tablet for asthma flare-ups and other inflammatory conditions where swelling and airway irritation need to be controlled.

How it works: Methylprednisolone works by blocking the chemicals that cause inflammation, swelling, and redness in the body. In tablet form, Predmet 16 mg Tablet is absorbed after swallowing and helps relieve inflammation systemically throughout the body.

Predmet 16 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with Predmet 4 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a larger dose in fewer tablets. It is not the usual starting strength for everyone, and the right dose depends on the condition being treated and how severe the symptoms are. Predmet 16 mg Tablet may be preferred when a clinician needs a stepwise dose that is stronger than 4 mg but still more flexible than the 24 mg tablet.

• Asthma flare-up treatment
• Allergic inflammation
• Inflammatory conditions
• Immune-related swelling
• Short-term corticosteroid therapy

• Swallow Predmet 16 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop suddenly without medical advice.
• If your prescriber says to take it once daily, morning dosing is often preferred to match the body’s natural steroid rhythm.
• Take with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Predmet 16 mg Tablet provides 16 mg of methylprednisolone. The tablet may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on the condition, and the total daily amount is set by the doctor; there is no universal maximum dose for every patient because the safe maximum depends on the reason for treatment and the treatment plan. Predmet 16 mg Tablet is a stronger tablet, so dosing is individualized rather than self-adjusted.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Methylprednisolone may include:

• Increased appetite
• Stomach upset or heartburn
• Mood changes or feeling restless
• Trouble sleeping
• Fluid retention or puffiness
• Increased blood sugar
• Headache

• Predmet 16 mg Tablet should be used carefully in people with diabetes because it can raise blood sugar.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, GI bleeding, or gastritis.
• Use caution if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or fluid retention.
• Do not stop taking methylprednisolone suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to taper it.
• Avoid close contact with people who have chickenpox or measles while taking a corticosteroid.
• Alcohol may increase stomach irritation and bleeding risk.
• This higher-strength tablet may be too strong for some patients who only need a lower-dose steroid, so it should only be used as directed.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen can raise the risk of stomach bleeding
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may need closer monitoring
• Certain diabetes medicines may need adjustment because methylprednisolone can raise glucose
• Some vaccines, especially live vaccines, may not be appropriate during corticosteroid treatment
• Medicines that affect liver enzymes, such as some antifungals or seizure medicines, can change steroid levels

Store Predmet 16 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip until use.