Methylprednisolone

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Medrol • Medrol Dosepak • Methylpred-DP Descriptions Methylprednisolone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

• Methylprednisolone oral tablet is available as both a generic and brand-name drug. Brand name: Medrol. • This drug also comes as an injectable suspension and injectable solution. These forms are only given by a healthcare professional. • Methylprednisolone is used to reduce inflammation in many conditions. These include endocrine diseases, severe allergies, ulcerative colitis, and multiple sclerosis. It’s also used to treat rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Methylprednisolone oral tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Medrol. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, the brand-name drug and the generic version may be available in different forms and strengths. Methylprednisolone also comes as a suspension or solution. Those forms are given to you by a healthcare professional. Why it’s used This drug is used to treat many conditions. It helps to control inflammation and to modify your body’s immune response. It’s used to treat certain types of: • endocrine disorders, such as primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency • rheumatic disorders, such as • • skin diseases, such as • severe • eye problems, such as swelling or ulcers (sores) in your eye • stomach or intestinal problems, such as • respiratory problems, such as lung damage caused by beryllium poisoning or by Loeffler’s syndrome that’s not managed by other treatments • blo...

• العربية • تۆرکجه • Català • Čeština • Cymraeg • Deutsch • Ελληνικά • Español • فارسی • Français • Հայերեն • Bahasa Indonesia • Italiano • עברית • Magyar • Македонски • Nederlands • 日本語 • Norsk bokmål • ଓଡ଼ିଆ • Polski • Português • Русский • Српски / srpski • Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски • Suomi • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt Key:VHRSUDSXCMQTMA-PJHHCJLFSA-N Y Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a synthetic Regardless of route of administration, methylprednisolone integrates systemically as exhibited by its effectiveness to quickly reduce inflammation during acute flares. Chemically, methylprednisolone is a synthetic Glucocorticoid's name was derived after the discovery of their involvement in regulating carbohydrate metabolism. Methylprednisolone was first synthesized and manufactured by million prescriptions. Pharmacodynamics [ ] Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid (GCs) that exhibits pleiotropic effects on a variety of physiological mechanisms. Signal transduction [ ] In the absence of endogenous or synthetic GCs, monomeric GRs are located in the cytoplasm and form multiprotein complexes with Genomic signaling [ ] Genomic mechanisms, regardless of which type, elicit responses with a slow onset and a slow dissipation. Three major mechanisms have described how the MP-GR complex alter gene expression by either binding to DNA or transcription modulators. Post transcriptional modifications [ ] Post translational modifications (PTMs) a...

Take this Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal symptoms (such as Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens. Remember that this This medication may make your This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (such as Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Before taking Before using this This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or This medicine may cau...

Methylprednisolone Generic name: methylprednisolone (oral) [ METH-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone] Brand names: Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is methylprednisolone? Methylprednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as Methylprednisolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Before taking methylprednisolone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroids. Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using this medicine. The vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease. Do not stop using methylprednisolone suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. Any doctor, dentist, or emergency medical professional who t...

Share on Pinterest Methylprednisolone and prednisone reduce inflammation by suppressing the immune system. Methylprednisolone and prednisone are both corticosteroids. Corticosteroids can reduce inflammation in the body and relieve related symptoms, such as body pain, swelling, and stiffness. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation by suppressing the immune system. They are a standard treatment for autoimmune conditions, which often cause inflammation in the body. Doctors may prescribe methylprednisolone and prednisone to treat the following conditions: • endocrine or thyroid conditions • RA • some types of osteoarthritis • • systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) • eczema, or atopic dermatitis • severe • allergic reactions, including • • colitis Methylprednisolone and prednisone are both common medications that are similar in price. They can come in branded or generic forms. As with most drugs, the generic versions cost less but still comprise the same substances. Methylprednisolone is • prednisone is four times as potent as cortisol, a steroid hormone that is present in the body • methylprednisolone is five times as potent as cortisol Share on Pinterest People can take methylprednisolone orally or as an injection. Image credit: Anonymous, 2009 Prednisone is an oral medication that people take in the form of a tablet, liquid, or concentrated solution. People will take between one and four doses a day depending on the medical condition and the effectiveness of the treatment. People...

If you use this medicine for a long time, do not suddenly stop using it without checking first with your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For oral dosage form (tablets): • Dose depends on medical condition: • Adults—At first, 4 to 48 milligrams (mg) per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do ...

Methylprednisolone: 7 things you should know Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • 1. How it works • Methylprednisolone may be used to reduce inflammation and calm down an overactive immune system. • Methylprednisolone works by mimicking the effects of glucocorticoid hormones that are secreted naturally by our adrenal glands in response to stress and which are essential for life. Methylprednisolone is a man-made (synthetic) version of these hormones. • Methylprednisolone belongs to the class of medicines known as glucocorticoids. It may also be called a corticosteroid. 2. Upsides • May be used as an anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive agent in a variety of conditions, such as hematological disorders, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal conditions (eg, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), neurological conditions (such as multiple sclerosis), skin conditions, autoimmune disorders, ophthalmic diseases, and many others. • Used for the palliative care of certain cancers. • May be given into the joint space or soft tissue by injection to treat acute gout flares, bursitis, tenosynovitis, epicondylitis, and to relieve joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. • May be administered by injection directly into lesions caused by alopecia areata, keloids, lichen planus, psoriasis, and other conditions. • May be used off-label to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome, to prevent cellular and antibody-mediated rejection after cardiac transplant, for acute exa...

• العربية • تۆرکجه • Català • Čeština • Cymraeg • Deutsch • Ελληνικά • Español • فارسی • Français • Հայերեն • Bahasa Indonesia • Italiano • עברית • Magyar • Македонски • Nederlands • 日本語 • Norsk bokmål • ଓଡ଼ିଆ • Polski • Português • Русский • Српски / srpski • Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски • Suomi • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt Key:VHRSUDSXCMQTMA-PJHHCJLFSA-N Y Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a synthetic Regardless of route of administration, methylprednisolone integrates systemically as exhibited by its effectiveness to quickly reduce inflammation during acute flares. Chemically, methylprednisolone is a synthetic Glucocorticoid's name was derived after the discovery of their involvement in regulating carbohydrate metabolism. Methylprednisolone was first synthesized and manufactured by million prescriptions. Pharmacodynamics [ ] Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid (GCs) that exhibits pleiotropic effects on a variety of physiological mechanisms. Signal transduction [ ] In the absence of endogenous or synthetic GCs, monomeric GRs are located in the cytoplasm and form multiprotein complexes with Genomic signaling [ ] Genomic mechanisms, regardless of which type, elicit responses with a slow onset and a slow dissipation. Three major mechanisms have described how the MP-GR complex alter gene expression by either binding to DNA or transcription modulators. Post transcriptional modifications [ ] Post translational modifications (PTMs) a...

If you use this medicine for a long time, do not suddenly stop using it without checking first with your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For oral dosage form (tablets): • Dose depends on medical condition: • Adults—At first, 4 to 48 milligrams (mg) per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do ...