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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Predmet Tablets?

I am taking predmet 4mg since dec. 2010. It started with 6 *4mg for first month, then 5*4mg next month, then 4* 4mg following month, then 3*4mg for another month and now 2 *4mg for this month. I wish to know what are the side effects of this as i am having ILD as detected by Doctor ( Chest Specialist) . Is it a curable ?
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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Hello,

ILD is not a curable disease but it can be kept under control in early stages with immunosuppressant drugs like Predmet, Azathioprine etc.Predmet you are receiving is very low dose, but still it cause side effects, like gastritis, gastric bleeding, and bone weakening.

In higher dose it may decrease immunity leading to infections, and many other effects. Usually calcium and vitamin D supplements are prescribed with it. You can also discuss the options of other immunosuppressant like Azathioprine with your doctor. But if you have active ILD then you need to take it, otherwise ILD will progress.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Predmet Tablets?

Hello, ILD is not a curable disease but it can be kept under control in early stages with immunosuppressant drugs like Predmet, Azathioprine etc.Predmet you are receiving is very low dose, but still it cause side effects, like gastritis, gastric bleeding, and bone weakening. In higher dose it may decrease immunity leading to infections, and many other effects. Usually calcium and vitamin D supplements are prescribed with it. You can also discuss the options of other immunosuppressant like Azathioprine with your doctor. But if you have active ILD then you need to take it, otherwise ILD will progress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode