Orapred
Prednisolone tablets in five strengths from 2.5mg to 40mg, used for rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and allergic states. A synthetic corticosteroid.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$28.80 | US$0.96 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$34.80 | US$0.58 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$46.80 | US$0.52 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$54.00 | US$0.45 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | US$66.60 | US$0.37 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$30.60 | US$1.02 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$39.00 | US$0.65 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$50.40 | US$0.56 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$57.60 | US$0.48 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$70.20 | US$0.39 |
| 20mg | 30 tablets | US$32.40 | US$1.08 |
| 20mg | 60 tablets | US$42.00 | US$0.70 |
| 20mg | 90 tablets | US$53.10 | US$0.59 |
| 20mg | 120 tablets | US$60.00 | US$0.50 |
| 20mg | 180 tablets | US$72.00 | US$0.40 |
| 40mg | 30 tablets | US$34.80 | US$1.16 |
| 40mg | 60 tablets | US$42.60 | US$0.71 |
| 40mg | 90 tablets | US$54.00 | US$0.60 |
| 40mg | 120 tablets | US$61.20 | US$0.51 |
| 40mg | 180 tablets | US$73.80 | US$0.41 |
| 2.5mg | 30 tablets | US$29.70 | US$0.99 |
| 2.5mg | 60 tablets | US$34.20 | US$0.57 |
| 2.5mg | 90 tablets | US$46.80 | US$0.52 |
| 2.5mg | 120 tablets | US$57.60 | US$0.48 |
| 2.5mg | 180 tablets | US$63.00 | US$0.35 |
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Prednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5 · 5 · 10 · 20 · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Orapred on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Asthma · Allergic States · Allergic Reaction
- Alternative names
- Deltacortril
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; hypersensitivity to prednisolone
- Minor side effects
- insomnia; nausea; increased appetite
- Moderate side effects
- mood changes; fluid retention; elevated blood pressure
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature, protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDS; Anticoagulants; Antidiabetic agents
Precautions and warnings
may affect blood sugar control; regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; avoid abrupt cessation of treatment
Serious side effects
peptic ulcer perforation, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal crisis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Prednisolone tablets in five strengths from 2.5mg to 40mg, used for rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and allergic states. A synthetic corticosteroid.
Mechanism of action
Prednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid that mimics natural hormones. It binds to glucocorticoid receptors to suppress inflammation, reduce immune response, and alleviate swelling in various medical conditions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed under medical supervision. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it passes into breast milk.
Orapred contains prednisolone, a medication used to manage symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma and Allergic States. This active ingredient is also sold under brand names including Deltacortril. The treatment is supplied as a tablet available in strengths from 2.5mg to 40mg.
Buying Orapred online
This product is available to order online with delivery across Australia.
What you will receive
Orapred is the originator brand name, made by Invamed. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Invamed and do not ship the original Orapred.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Prednisolone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.