If you notice any signs of an infection, talk to a healthcare provider immediately and before the infection gets too serious
Methylprednisolone is one of a group of corticosteroids (cortisone-like medications) that are used to relieve inflammation in different parts of the body
Before Using
Call your doctor right away if you have a decrease or change in the amount of urine you pass, joint pain, stiffness, or swelling, lower back, side, or stomach pain
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125 mg Each 2 mL (when mixed) contains methylprednisolone (as methylprednisolone sodium succinate) 125 mg
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It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow
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The most common MS flare treatment is 1 gram of intravenous (IV) methylprednisolone ( Solu-Medrol) daily for 3 to 5 days
DESCRIPTION
risk of disseminated infection (immunosuppressive effects) Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) +
Serious Side Effects
Kaposi's sarcoma: This type of cancer has been reported to occur in patients receiving Medrol Dosepak side effects
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate, USP, is the sodium succinate ester of methylprednisolone, and it occurs as a white, or nearly white, odorless hygroscopic, amorphous solid
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents or methylprednisolone in pediatric patients whose asthma is uncontrolled by inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting bronchodilators is 1-2 mg/kg/day in single or divided
It also works to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works
5 to 60 mg daily once daily in the morning or every other day as needed for asthma control
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