Medixon 4mg

Indication

A corticosteroid used to treat a variety of inflammatory, allergic, rheumatic, and autoimmune conditions including asthma, severe allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and immunosuppressive therapy.

Ingredients

• Methylprednisolone

Direction

Adults: Dosage depends on the condition being treated. Typical range is 4–48 mg per day in divided doses, adjusted according to clinical response. Take with or after food. Do not stop abruptly after prolonged therapy — taper gradually under medical supervision.

Side effects

• Weight gain and fluid retention
• Hyperglycaemia
• Hypertension
• Mood changes or insomnia
• Increased susceptibility to infections
• Osteoporosis with long
• term use
• Gastrointestinal disturbances
• Adrenal suppression

Precautions

• Do not use in patients with systemic fungal infections.
• Long
• term use increases risk of osteoporosis
• adrenal suppression
• Cushing's syndrome
• hyperglycaemia
• and increased susceptibility to infections.
• Avoid live vaccines during therapy.
• Use with caution in patients with diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• glaucoma
• or psychiatric disorders.
• Do not stop abruptly after prolonged therapy.
• May mask signs of infection.
• Use with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Keep out of reach of children.