Medrol
Methylprednisolone tablets for inflammation and allergies. It is a corticosteroid that is usually given in short, decreasing courses.
- Category
- Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Methylprednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg · 8mg · 16mg · 32mg
Medrol is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Medrol depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Medrol details
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Conditions · Allergic States · Endocrine Disorders
- Alternative names
- methylprednisolone
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- spinal cord injury
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; live vaccine administration
- Minor side effects
- increased appetite; indigestion; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- elevated glucose; weight gain; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 18–36 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Ketoconazole; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention; osteonecrosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Methylprednisolone tablets for inflammation and allergies. It is a corticosteroid that is usually given in short, decreasing courses.
Mechanism of action
Binds to intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, inhibiting transcription of inflammatory cytokines and local leucocyte migration.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Monitor infant. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Medrol names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Methylprednisolone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.