Depo-Medrol

Composition for Depo-Medrol Products

Methylprednisolone

Depo-Medrol Products are primarily used for

Rheumatic disorder, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Allergic conditions

About Depo-Medrol Products

Uses of Depo-Medrol Products

Methylprednisolone is used in the treatment of rheumatic disorder, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), allergic conditions, eye disorders and skin disorders.

Depo-Medrol Products side effects

Severe

Side Effects of Depo-Medrol are Muscle weakness, Irregular menstrual cycle, High blood pressure, Fluid retention, Sodium retention, Heart failure, Decreased potassium level in blood, Hypokalemic alkalosis, Loss of muscle mass, Steroid myopathy, Osteoporosis, Tendon rupture, Bone fracture, Peptic ulcer, Pancreatic inflammation, Abdominal distension, Ulcerative esophagitis, Impaired wound healing, Convulsion, Cushingoid syndrome, Growth retardation in children, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Carbohydrate intolerance, Latent diabetes mellitus, Decreased insulin level in blood, Increased intraocular pressure, Glaucoma, Negative nitrogen balance, Hypersensitivity, High white blood cell count, Slow heart rate, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness).

How Depo-Medrol Products work

Methylprednisolone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Patient Concerns about Depo-Medrol Products

Frequently asked questions about Depo-Medrol Products

Frequently asked questions about Methylprednisolone

Q. How does Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection work?
Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection a steroid?
Yes, Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection used for?
Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It is also helpful in treating autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage) and certain eye disorders.
Q. How is Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection administered?
Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). The doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection.
Q. Is Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection is more strong and efficient than Prednisone. It stays in our body for a longer duration and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Does Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection cause weight gain?
Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection can cause weight gain especially when high doses taken for a long time or repeated short courses are taken. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection.
Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 27th Jun 2022.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
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