Medrol (Methylprednisolone)
Medrol Information
Medrol is a drug with generic name of Methylprednisolone. Medrol is an anti-inflammatory drug that belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroid. Medrol belongs to a group of medications called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are hormones that are produced naturally in our body, and necessary for many important bodily functions.
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid medication that has been developed to imitate the actions of naturally occurring corticosteroid hormones in the body. A particularly important action of methlyprednisolone is to relieve inflammation that causes symptoms such as swelling, itching, and redness.
Medrol 16mg Indications
Medrol is indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris in the adolescent and young adult. Medrol may be also useful in some cases of acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. Medrol may also be used for other purposes not mentioned here.
Medrol Uses
Methylprednisolone may also be used by people who are not able to produce enough of their own corticosteroid naturally (e.g., Addison's disease). Additional conditions that may be treated with methylprednisolone include severe skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis), certain eye conditions, ulcerative colitis, certain blood disorders, leukemia, lupus, and multiple sclerosis.
The recommended dose of methylprednisolone varies widely depending on the condition being treated, response to the medication, the form of the medication being used, the age and size of the person using the medication, and individual circumstances.
The dose of the tablet form may range from 4 mg to 48 mg of methylprednisolone daily, or even much higher depending on the specific condition being treated.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Injectable medications are given either into a muscle, into a joint, or into a vein by a qualified health professional.
Taking this medication with food will help to prevent stomach upset.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of the medication and are taking the medication once a day, but don't remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication more than once daily, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule
Medrol Warnings
Do not use Medrol if you are allergic to any one of its components or chemical ingredients. Tell your doctor first before taking Medrol if you have experience such allergic reactions before.
Medrol is not advised for use in patients with the following conditions:
- Tuberculosis of the skin
- Herpes Simplex
- Vaccinia
- Varicella
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Fresh Intestinal Anastomoses
- Renal Insufficiency
- Osteoporosis
- Myasthenia gravis
- Diverticulitis
- Peptic ulcer
There are no sufficient studies of how Medrol affects a pregnant woman. However, since Medrol is a type of corticosteroid, it can affect an unborn baby. Medrol can cause severe damage to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor first before taking Medrol medication if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during the treatment period.
Medrol passes into the breast milk of nursing mothers. Have a discussion with your doctor first before taking Medrol if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Children are likely to absorb larger amounts of Medrol than any adults do. It is because children have a larger skin surface area to body weight ratio. If a child uses this medication for a long period, Medrol could lead the child having Cushing syndrome. Exercise caution while using Medrol in children.
Medrol Intake Guidelines
Follow from your doctor instructions. Medrol should be applied to all lesions once or twice a day. Avoid your Medrol medication from contacting into your eyes. After every application, you should wash the treated skin with soap. To obtain a pleasant result, take your Medrol dose regularly.
Medrol Dosage
Obtain you Medrol dosage form your doctor. Dosage of Medrol medication may vary from person to person.
Medrol Missed Dose
To get a required result, do not miss any dose of Medrol medication. If it is unavoidable for you to miss your Medrol dose, take your missed dose of Medrol medicine as soon as you remember it. However, if it is time for your next Medrol dose, skip the missed one and take your regular scheduled dose of Medrol drug. It is important not to take a double of Medrol medication.
Medrol Side Effects
As any other medicines do, Medrol has also its own different side effects to cause to a person. If you experience any of these side effects, call your doctor immediately. Side effects of Medrol may include the following:
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Dryness
- Perioral dermatitis
- Hypopigmentation
- Hypertrichosis
- Folliculitis
- Acneiform eruptions
- Maceration of the skin
- Skin atrophy
- Miliaria
- Secondary infection
Consult your doctor as soon as possible if the above-mentioned side effects of Medrol continue to occur. In addition, other side effects of Medrol medication not mentioned here may also occur. Talk to your doctor for any additional information for you to get the accurate result that you needed.
Medrol Drug Reactions
Medrol may be interfered with other drugs such as the following:
- Antibiotic
- Rifampin
- Antihypersensitive agents
- Anticholinesterase
- Anticoagulants
- Neuromuscular blocking agents
- Neostigmine
- Sympathomimetic agents such as Salbutamol
- Anticonvulsants such as Phenobarbital and Phenytoin
- Atnidiabetic drugs such as insulin, metformin, and Glibenclamide
- Diuretics
- Digoxin
- Immuno-suppresants
- Cyclosporine
- Antipsychotic (CNS) drugs
- Salicylates
Consult your doctor first before using any of the above-mentioned other drugs that may interfere with the function of Medrol. Other medicines that may interact with Medrol not mentioned here may also occur. Tell your doctor first before you buy prescription or over-the-counter medicines, as well as herbal products.
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