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Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection - Methylprednisolone - Injection Generic Drug

General Information

Below is miscellaneous information regarding Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection
Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol
METH-ull-pred-NISS-oh-lone

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose.
Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Use this medication as prescribed.
Follow the dosing schedule carefully.
Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
If you have been using this medication for a long time, do not suddenly stop using it without your doctor's approval.
Your dose may need to be gradually reduced.
You may experience extreme fatigue, weakness, stomach upset or dizziness when the medication is suddenly stopped.
If this medication is injected into a joint, be careful how much stress you put on that joint, even if it is feeling better.
Ask your doctor how much you can move the joint while it is healing.

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture, heat and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.

May cause dizziness, nausea, indigestion, increased appetite, weight gain, weakness or sleep disturbances These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience.

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Methylprednisolone has various effects on the body.
It reduces swelling and inflammation.
It is used in a variety of disorders such as skin diseases (psoriasis, hives), allergic conditions, asthma, respiratory conditions, cancer, blood disorders (anemia), digestive problems, eye disorders, and rheumatic disorders (arthritis, bursitis).

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially of.

Persons taking this medication for long-term therapy should wear or carry identification stating that they are taking a corticosteroid.
Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.