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Medical Video: Prednisone: Dosing and Side Effects
Methylprednisolone is a prescription drug. The doctor's prescription drug methylprednisolone in the form of tablets is swallowed by mouth. This drug is also available in liquid dosage form (suspension or solution) which is given as an injection only by health care providers. The methylprednisolone drug is also available in the generic version.
What is the function of the drug methylprednisolone?
The drug methylprednisolone is a steroid class that works to control the release of inflammatory substances in the body by suppressing the immune system. Methylprednisolone is used to reduce symptoms of swelling, pain, and allergic reactions. Methylprednisolone is commonly used to control severe allergic reactions that cannot be controlled with other medications, such as seasonal allergies, year-round allergies, or allergic reactions to other drugs.
The drug methylprednisolone also functions to treat various conditions associated with inflammation, including arthritis, rheumatism, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, endocrine disorders, nerve disorders, eye diseases, skin / kidney / intestinal / lung diseases, blood disorders, to disruption of the body's immune system. The drug methylprednisolone is also commonly used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. In addition, methylprednisolone can be used with other drugs to treat hormone disorders.
Take methylprednisolone by mouth according to the dosage and rules used by a doctor, usually 4-48 mg per day in one or two divided doses. Methylprednisolone can be taken with or without food. If you experience abdominal pain after taking medication, you should take this medicine with food (or milk) or after meals to reduce stomach irritation.
Check the label of the drug for proper dosage instructions. Follow your dosage instructions carefully. The dose and duration of treatment are based on your medical condition and your response to treatment.
Don't use the methylprednisolone drug, if ...
You are not advised to use the drug methylprednisolone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Methylprednisolone can weaken the immune system, so it will be easier for you to catch an infection or worsen the infection you have or if you have just recovered from an infection.
Don't also accept a "live" vaccine when using methylprednisolone. Vaccines may not work well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease.
Therefore, before using methylprednisolone, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, and about all other medicines that you are currently using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines can affect the efficacy of this drug.
Methylprednisolone drugs can also be used for other medicinal purposes not listed in this article.
