A-Methapred?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
A-Methapred?;Depo-Medrol?;Medrol?;Medrol? DosepakT;Solu-MEDROL?
Brand Names: Canada:
Depo-Medrol?;Medrol?;Methylprednisolone Acetate;Solu-Medrol?
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat Addison's disease.
- It is used to treat swelling from autoimmune diseases.
- It is used to treat skin rashes.
- It is used to treat spinal cord injuries.
- Methylprednisolone replaces a chemical made in the body.
- It lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- It stops or lowers irritation and swelling.
- It lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- How you take this drug may change. Read the label closely.
- Take in the morning if taking once a day.
- Take with food to stop an upset stomach.
- Take calcium and vitamin D as you were told by your doctor.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
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