What is Orapred Odt: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Orapred Odt overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Millipred, Millipred DP, Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pediapred, Veripred 20, Veripred 20, Veripred 20

Generic Names:

  • Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate

Uses:

  • Treats many diseases and conditions, especially problems related to inflammation. Also treats flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, such as colitis, multiple sclerosis, or arthritis. This medicine is a corticosteroid.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Forms:

  • Liquid, Tablet, Dissolving Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Orapred Odt used for?

Prednisolone phosphate is a medication used to treat arthritis, inflammation, asthma, emphysema, immune system disorders, and other illnesses. Prednisolone phosphate is a corticosteroid (steroid) drug. Prednisolone phosphate is a generic drug also sold under the brand names Omnipred, Millipred, Econopred, Flo-Pred, Orapred, and Pediapred. This drug has been available for years. In the treatment of various illnesses, prednisolone phosphate use is common.

What form(s) does Orapred Odt come in

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

  • Dissolving Tablet

What are common Orapred Odt doses?

  • Tablet Disintegrating 10MG

  • Tablet Disintegrating 15MG

  • Tablet Disintegrating 30MG

Common Orapred Odt prescriptions

  • Orapred ODT
    10mg tablet disintegrating

  • Orapred ODT
    15mg tablet disintegrating

  • Orapred ODT
    30mg tablet disintegrating

How to take Orapred Odt

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow or take a drink of water. Do not break the tablet, and do not use a tablet that is broken.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Missed dose: Every day schedule: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Every other day schedule: If you remember in the morning of the regularly scheduled day, take the missed dose that same morning. If you remember the missed dose later in the day, skip the missed dose and take your dose the next morning. Then go back to your regular schedule on the following day. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

  • Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow or take a drink of water. Do not break the tablet, and do not use a tablet that is broken.

  • Missed dose: Every day schedule: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Every other day schedule: If you remember in the morning of the regularly scheduled day, take the missed dose that same morning. If you remember the missed dose later in the day, skip the missed dose and take your dose the next morning. Then go back to your regular schedule on the following day. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Orapred Odt contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to prednisolone or if you are pregnant.

Orapred Odt warnings

  • It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, a recent heart attack, diabetes, glaucoma, osteoporosis, or thyroid problems. Tell your doctor about any infection you have. Also tell your doctor if you have had mental or emotional problems (such as depression) or stomach or bowel problems (such as an ulcer or diverticulitis).

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Mood or behavior changesHigher blood pressure, retaining water, changes in salt or potassium levels in your bodyCataracts or glaucoma (with long-term use)Weak bones or osteoporosis (with long-term use)Slow growth in children (with long-term use)Muscle problems (with high doses, especially if you have myasthenia gravis or similar nerve and muscle problems)

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles, or other serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis or herpes.

  • Tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Every other day schedule: You might have some mild symptoms of your illness on the day you do not take the medicine (the €œoff€� day). If this is a problem for you, tell your doctor.

Orapred Odt interactions

  • Some medicines and foods can affect how prednisolone works. Tell your doctor if you use any of the following:Aminoglutethimide, amphotericin B, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, cyclosporine, digoxin, isoniazid, ketoconazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or rifampinBlood thinner, such as warfarinNSAID pain or arthritis medicine, such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxibDiuretic (water pill)Diabetes medicineMacrolide antibiotic, such as azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycinEstrogen, including birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy

  • This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Mood or behavior changesHigher blood pressure, retaining water, changes in salt or potassium levels in your bodyCataracts or glaucoma (with long-term use)Weak bones or osteoporosis (with long-term use)Slow growth in children (with long-term use)Muscle problems (with high doses, especially if you have myasthenia gravis or similar nerve and muscle problems)

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles, or other serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis or herpes.

  • Tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Every other day schedule: You might have some mild symptoms of your illness on the day you do not take the medicine (the €œoff€� day). If this is a problem for you, tell your doctor.

Orapred Odt side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Trouble seeing, eye pain, headache

  • Muscle pain or weakness

  • Skin changes or growths

  • Severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or red or black stools

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Dark freckles, skin color changes, coldness, weakness, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, weight loss

  • Depression, trouble sleeping, unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting, uneven heartbeat

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Increased appetite, weight gain

  • Weight gain around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist

  • Round, puffy face