Methylprednisolon 16 mg

Indication

Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant) for conditions such as rheumatic disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, bursitis), severe allergic conditions (allergic rhinitis, drug reactions, contact or atopic dermatitis), bronchial asthma, inflammatory skin diseases, collagen diseases (lupus), allergic and inflammatory eye diseases, endocrine disorders (adrenocortical insufficiency) and other steroid-responsive diseases. Prescription drug.

Ingredients

• Methylprednisolone 16 mg

Direction

Oral route, as prescribed by a physician. Initial adult dose usually 4-48 mg daily depending on the disease, then reduced gradually to the lowest effective maintenance dose. Take in the morning with food. Do not stop abruptly after long-term use; taper the dose. Read the leaflet carefully before use.

Side effects

• Increased appetite
• weight gain and fluid retention
• Stomach irritation or peptic ulcer
• Raised blood sugar and blood pressure
• Mood changes or sleep problems
• Increased risk of infection
• delayed wound healing
• With long
• term use: osteoporosis
• muscle weakness
• cataract or glaucoma
• adrenal suppression
• Cushing
• like features
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs

Precautions

• Prescription drug
• use only under medical supervision
• Do not use in systemic fungal infections or if allergic to methylprednisolone
• Avoid live vaccines during treatment
• Use with caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• osteoporosis
• glaucoma
• tuberculosis or active infections
• Do not stop abruptly after prolonged use
• taper the dose
• Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding only if advised by a doctor
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs