This brand name is authorized in Australia
The drug PREDNEFRIN contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Prednisolone
UNII 8B2807733D - PREDNISOLONE ACETATE
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Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. |
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Phenylephrine
UNII 04JA59TNSJ - PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic agent with mainly direct effects on adrenergic receptors. It has predominantly alpha adrenergic activity and is without stimulating effects on the central nervous system. The sympathomimetic effect of phenylephrine produces vasoconstriction which in turn relieves nasal congestion. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| S01BB02 | Prednisolone and mydriatics | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01B Antiinflammatory agents → S01BB Corticosteroids and mydriatics in combination |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: AU | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme | Identifier(s): 11908R, 3112T, 5568C |
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