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Methylprednisolone is a prescription drug. The general drug methylprednisolone is prescribed by doctors in the form of tablets that are swallowed by mouth. It is also available as a liquid dosage form (suspension or solution) that is given as an injection only by health care providers. The drug methylprednisolone is also available in a generic version.
What is the function of the drug methylprednisolone?
The drug methylprednisolone is a steroid drug that works to control the release of inflammation-causing 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, for example 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 gland disorders, nervous disorders, eye diseases, skin / kidney / intestinal / lung diseases, blood disorders, to immune system disorders. 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 the instructions directed by your doctor, usually 4-48 mg per day in one or two divided doses. Methylprednisolone can be taken with or without food. If you experience stomach pain after taking medicine, you should take this medicine with food (or milk) or after eating to reduce stomach irritation.
Check the drug packaging label for precise dosing instructions. Follow your dosing instructions carefully. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not use methylprednisolone if…
You are not advised to use the drug methylprednisolone if you have a yeast infection anywhere in your body. Methylprednisolone can weaken the immune system, making it easier for you to catch an infection or get worse an infection you are currently having or if you have recently recovered from an infection.
Also, do not receive a "live" vaccine while using methylprednisolone. Vaccines may not work well during this time, and may not completely 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 taking / have recently used. There are many other diseases that can be affected by the use of steroids, and many other drugs that can affect the efficacy of this drug.
The drug methylprednisolone may also be used for other medicinal purposes not listed in this article.
