This is a follow-up OPD prescription for the same patient (Vishnu Prajapat), written the very next day after the hospital admission note. Here is the full breakdown:
Visit Details
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Visit Type | OPD - Revisit |
| Date | 17/07/26 (July 17, 2026 - next day follow-up) |
| BP | 100/60 mmHg (slightly improved from 90/60 the day before) |
| SpO2 | 97% (oxygen saturation - normal) |
| Pulse | 84 bpm (improved, was 99 bpm yesterday) |
| Temperature | 97°F (normal) |
Clinical Note
"Soft Cervical Collar" - prescribed/recommended, indicating possible cervical spine involvement alongside the shoulder/scapular complaint.
Prescription (Rx) - for 5 Days
1. Tab. Defcort 6 mg - tapering dose schedule:
This is Deflazacort, an oral corticosteroid (steroid). The dose is written as a taper:
- 1-1-1 (3 times/day) → for a few days
- Then 1-0-1 (twice/day)
- Then 0-1-0 or 1-0 (once/day)
This is a classic steroid taper to reduce inflammation while minimizing side effects.
2. Tab. Zenoodel TH-BD - 10 AM & 10 PM
This is likely Thiocolchicoside + Diclofenac (or similar muscle relaxant + NSAID combination), taken twice daily (BD = Bis Die = twice a day) at 10 AM and 10 PM.
3. Tab. Pauden (Pantoprazole/PAN-D) - Once Daily (OD) in the morning
A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) - given to protect the stomach lining from the steroids and NSAIDs.
All 3 medications above are prescribed for ×5 days.
Additional Injections - for 2 Weeks
4. Inj. Neurokind Gold - 1 ampoule IV/IM, twice daily × 2 weeks
Neurokind Gold is a Mecobalamin + Alpha Lipoic Acid + Pyridoxine + Thiamine injection - used for neuropathic pain and nerve repair. This targets the "needling/numbness" type sensation the patient reported.
Long-Course Medications - for 15 Days
5. Tab. Gabapentin 300 mg - once at night (HS)
A neuropathic pain agent used for nerve-related pain, tingling/needling sensations, and chronic pain syndromes.
6. Tab. SLDS (likely Sulfasalazine or similar DMARD) - Once a week (Sundays)
Written as "once a week (Sundays)" - possibly a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD) given the RA factor positive result, OR could be Methotrexate weekly (a common RA treatment given once weekly on the same day each week). The "SLDS" abbreviation likely refers to a specific brand.
Final Note at Bottom
"DFO Adv. MA - TRR" - likely a referral note or advice to "DFO" (possibly another department/specialist), with "MA" = Medical Advice and "TRR" = likely an abbreviation for a further referral or review.
Putting Both Prescriptions Together - Clinical Picture
| Day | Action |
|---|
| Day 1 (16/07) | IV Methylprednisolone 40 mg in 100 mL NS (hospital/acute anti-inflammatory) + Pantoprazole |
| Day 2 (17/07) | Switched to oral Deflazacort taper + NSAID/muscle relaxant + Pantoprazole (stomach protection) + Neurokind Gold injections + Gabapentin (nerve pain) + weekly DMARD |
Working diagnosis: RA factor positive, chronic shoulder/scapular pain with neuropathic features - likely Rheumatoid Arthritis or an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with cervical spine/nerve involvement (hence the cervical collar and nerve-targeted medications).
Disclaimer: This interpretation is for informational purposes only. Always follow the treating doctor's instructions and confirm any medication details with your pharmacist or physician.