PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Neo-Drol 500mg Injection is a type of medicine called a steroid. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin.

Neo-Drol 500mg Injection is usually given as an injection by your doctor into a vein, joint, or muscle. The amount you are given will depend on what you are being treated for and how much you need to control your symptoms. If you are using this medication at home, learn exactly how to do it correctly from your doctor. You should always take the amount prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use it more often. Taking a higher dose will not improve your condition faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well. Do not suddenly stop this medication as your condition may become worse. It should always be stopped gradually.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dizziness, sweating, and swelling in your hands or ankles (edema). If these side effects bother you or will not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Steroids may also lower your ability to fight infections so avoid being near people who might pass on infections such as measles, chickenpox, or flu. Do not receive a live vaccine while using this medicine. Steroids can affect growth in children.

Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have brittle bones (osteoporosis), mood disorders, high blood pressure, or liver disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, this medicine may increase blood glucose levels which can worsen diabetes. Many other drugs may affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all other medicines you are using. This is done to make sure it is safe to use. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. If this medicine is used for a long time you will be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density as well as an eye examination.

USES OF NEO-DROL INJECTION

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Treatment of Skin disorders
Treatment of Eye disorders
Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

BENEFITS OF NEO-DROL INJECTION

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Neo-Drol 500mg Injection is used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

SIDE EFFECTS OF NEO-DROL INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Neo-Drol

Nausea
Behavioral changes
Sweating
Edema (swelling)
Mood changes
Upset stomach
Thinning of skin
Increased risk of infection
Reduction in bone density

HOW TO USE NEO-DROL INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW NEO-DROL INJECTION WORKS

Neo-Drol 500mg Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Neo-Drol 500mg Injection.

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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Neo-Drol 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Neo-Drol 500mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

UNSAFE

Neo-Drol 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Neo-Drol 500mg Injection. This may affect your driving ability.

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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Neo-Drol 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Neo-Drol 500mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

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Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Neo-Drol 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE NEO-DROL INJECTION?

If you missed a dose of Neo-Drol 500mg Injection consult your doctor