methylprednisolone
methylprednisolone is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: methylprednisolone; Generic name: METHYLPREDNISOLONE; Drug class: Corticosteroid [EPC].
| Brand name | methylprednisolone |
|---|---|
| Generic name | METHYLPREDNISOLONE |
| Drug class | Corticosteroid [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Proficient Rx LP |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Methylprednisolone tablets are indicated in the following conditions: 1.Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance). Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Hypercalcemia associated with cancer 2.Rheumatic Disorders As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: Rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require l |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The initial dosage of methylprednisolone tablets may vary from 4 mg to 48 mg of methylprednisolone per day depending on the specific disease entity being treated. In situations of less severity lower doses will generally suffice while in selected patients higher initial doses may be required. The initial dosage should be maintained or adjusted until a satisfactory response is noted. If after a reasonable period of time there is a lack of satisfactory clinical response, |
| Warnings | WARNINGS In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during, and after the stressful situation is indicated. Corticosteroids may mask some signs of infection, and new infections may appear during their use. Infections with any pathogen including viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan or helminthic infections, in any location of the body, may be associated with the use of corticosteroids alone or in combination with ot |
| Active ingredient(s) | METHYLPREDNISOLONE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=177fd649-4339-4bfd-bd12-7e8de302412b |