Generic Name
Methylprednisolone AcetatePacks Price
- Inj 40 mg(000606): 1 Ampx2 ml: 228.76: 269.14
- Inj 40 mg(000606): 1 ml: 137.25: 161.48
Depo-Medrol
Therapeutic Group
Corticosteroids, Systemic UseIndication Dosage
Anti-inflammatory Or Immunosuppressive:
By IM Inj:
- Adult: 10-80 Mg Every 1-2 Week.
Rheumatoid Arthritis:
By Intra-articular Inj:
- Adult: Every 1-5 Weeks; Large Joints (e.g. Knee, Ankle): 20-80 Mg; Medium Joints (e.g. Elbow, Wrist): 10-40 Mg; Small Joints: 4-10 Mg.
Acute Or Severe Dermatitis:
By IM Inj:
- Adult: 80-120 Mg As A Single Dose.
Chronic Dermatitis:
By IM Inj:
- Adult: 40-120 Mg Every 5-10 Days.
Keloid, Lichen Planus, And Other Dermatologic Conditions:
By Intralesional Inj:
- Adult: 20-60 Mg.
Content
- Inj: Per ml: Methylprednisolone Acetate 40mg; Vi-als Of 1 ml& 2 ml.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Glucocorticoid
Contra Indications
- Systemic Fungal Infections Unless Specific Anti-infective Therapy Is Used, Head Injury, Stroke.
Precautions
- Systemic Fungal Infections Unless Specific Anti-infective Therapy Is Used, Head Injury, Stroke.
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Endocrine Irregularities Including Menstrual Problems
- Cushingoid State
- Adrenal Suppression
- Growth Suppression In Children
- Increased Susceptibility To Infection
- Increased Severity Of Infection
- Fluid/electrolyte Disturbance
- Hypertension
- Negative Protein
- Nitrogen And Calcium Balance
- Myopathy
- Tendon Rupture
- Osteoporosis
- Osteonecrosis And Fractures
- Impaired Wound Healing
- Sweating
- Hirsutism
- Striae
- Telangiectasia
- Acne
- Gi Disturbance
- Peptic Ulceration
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Candidiasis
- Psychiatric Effects
- Neurological Effects
- Insomnia
- Diabetes
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Weight Gain
- Increased Appetite
- Ocular Disturbances Including Cataracts
- Raised In-traocular Pressure
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Corneal Changes
- Glaucoma
- Thromboembolism
- Leukocytosis
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Author
Shahid Arif