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Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection

Methylprednisolone (500mg)

₹467.50 ₹550.0015% Off


Product Code: 426916
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Shreshtha Formulations
Constituents

Methylprednisolone (500mg)

Usage of Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection

  • Treatment of Allergic conditions
  • Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Treatment of Skin disorders
  • Treatment of Eye disorders
  • Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

Description of Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection

Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection is usually given as an injection by your doctor into a vein, joint, or muscle. The amount you are given will depend on what you are being treated for and how much you need to control your symptoms. If you are using this medication at home, learn exactly how to do it correctly from your doctor. You should always take the amount prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use it more often. Taking a higher dose will not improve your condition faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well. Do not suddenly stop this medication as your condition may become worse. It should always be stopped gradually.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dizziness, sweating, and swelling in your hands or ankles (edema). If these side effects bother you or will not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Steroids may also lower your ability to fight infections so avoid being near people who might pass on infections such as measles, chickenpox, or flu. Do not receive a live vaccine while using this medicine. Steroids can affect growth in children.Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have brittle bones (osteoporosis), mood disorders, high blood pressure, or liver disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, this medicine may increase blood glucose levels which can worsen diabetes. Many other drugs may affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all other medicines you are using. This is done to make sure it is safe to use. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. If this medicine is used for a long time you will be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density as well as an eye examination.

Possible Side-effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Methyl-Pred

  • Nausea
  • Behavioral changes
  • Sweating
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Mood changes
  • Upset stomach
  • Thinning of skin
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Reduction in bone density

Unit

1 Injection

Manufacturer

Shreshtha Formulations

Disclaimer

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How to use Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Related Warnings

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection.

Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Information regarding the use of Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection. This may affect your driving ability.

Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

There is limited information available on the use of Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
  • Do not stop taking Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How does Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection work?

    Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.

  • Is Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection a steroid?

    Yes, Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).

  • What is Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection used for?

    Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It is also helpful in treating autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage) and certain eye disorders.

  • How is Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection administered?

    Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). The doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection.

  • Is Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection better than Prednisone?

    Clinical studies have shown that Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection is more strong and efficient than Prednisone. It stays in our body for a longer duration and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.

  • Does Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection cause weight gain?

    Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection can cause weight gain especially when high doses taken for a long time or repeated short courses are taken. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Methyl-Pred 500mg Injection.

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