Methylprednisolone

Q: What is methylprednisolone tablets 4 mg used for?

<p>It can relieve inflammation, <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/pain">pain</a>, heat, and redness and is used to treat certain forms of <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/arthritis">arthritis</a>, skin, blood, kidney, eye, <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/thyroid">thyroid</a>, and intestinal disorders, severe allergies, and <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/asthma">asthma</a>. Methylprednisolone can also be used to treat certain types of <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/cancer">cancer</a>.</p>

Iridocyclitis, Psoriasis, Chorioretinitis + 99 more

Treatment

83 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Methylprednisolone

Treatment for

Iridocyclitis

What is Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Medrol is a medication used to quickly treat serious medical issues such as cardiac arrest, allergic reactions, and oxygen deprivation. It is a water-soluble form of the steroid methylprednisolone.

Medrol

is the brand name

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Methylprednisolone Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Medrol

Methylprednisolone

1957

215

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Methylprednisolone, also called Medrol, is approved by the FDA for 83 uses including Leukemia and Hay Fever .

Leukemia

Helps manage Leukemias

Hay Fever

Helps manage Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Erythema Multiforme

Choroiditis

Conjunctivitis

Helps manage anterior eye segment inflammation

Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune

Lupus

Helps manage Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency

Psoriasis

Iritis

Acute Gouty Arthritis

Used in combination with other therapies

Adrenal Insufficiency

Acute Coryza

Helps manage acute rheumatic carditis

Optic Neuritis

Iridocyclitis

Asthma

Helps manage Asthma

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)

Helps manage Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)

Secondary thrombocytopenia

Severe Seborrheic Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Helps manage Contact Dermatitis

Bronchial Asthma

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Loeffler's syndrome

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Helps manage Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Drug hypersensitivity reaction

Helps manage Drug hypersensitivity reaction

Leukemias

Helps manage Leukemias

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile

Used in combination with other therapies

anterior eye segment inflammation

Helps manage anterior eye segment inflammation

Malignant Lymphomas

Helps manage Malignant Lymphomas

Erythroblastopenia

Keratitis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Helps manage Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Aspiration Pneumonitis

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Helps manage Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis

Acute Leukemia (Category)

Helps manage Acute Leukemia (Category)

Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

Used to treat fulminating Pulmonary Tuberculosis in combination with null

Epicondylitis

Used in combination with other therapies

systemic Dermatomyositis

subacute Bursitis

Used in combination with other therapies

Subarachnoid Block

Used to treat Subarachnoid Block in combination with null

severe Psoriasis

Primary adrenocortical insufficiency

Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Atopic Dermatitis

Helps manage Atopic Dermatitis

non-suppurative Thyroiditis

Helps manage non-suppurative Thyroiditis

varicella-zoster virus acute retinal necrosis

Helps manage varicella-zoster virus acute retinal necrosis

severe Erythema multiforme

Choroiditis

Tennis Elbow

Used in combination with other therapies

Drug Allergy

Helps manage Drug hypersensitivity reaction

Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC)

acute Bursitis

Used in combination with other therapies

Degenerative polyarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Used in combination with other therapies

Thyroiditis

Helps manage non-suppurative Thyroiditis

Iridocyclitis

Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis

Helps manage Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis

Dermatomyositis

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

exfoliative erythroderma

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Helps manage Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Addison Disease

Arthritis, Gouty

Used in combination with other therapies

Thrombocytopenia

Psoriatic Arthritis

Used in combination with other therapies

Allergic corneal marginal ulcers

Optic Neuritis

Seborrheic dermatitis

Serum Sickness

Helps manage Serum Sickness

Asthma

Pulmonary Eosinophilia

Arthritis, Juvenile

Used in combination with other therapies

Chorioretinitis

Malignant Neoplasms

Iritis

Palliative Treatment

Helps manage Palliative Treatment

Bursitis

Used in combination with other therapies

Asthma

Helps manage Asthma

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Helps manage Acute Leukemia (Category)

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

Helps manage Malignant Lymphomas

Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

Used to treat disseminated Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) in combination with null

Rhinitis, Allergic

Helps manage Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)

Effectiveness

How Methylprednisolone Affects Patients

Methylprednisolone sodium succinate is a form of methylprednisolone, a type of drug used to reduce inflammation and treat certain medical conditions. When given in the same amount, this form of methylprednisolone has the same effects as regular methylprednisolone.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed measure of Methylprednisolone is contingent upon the determined affliction, for example Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Multiple Sclerosis and Pure Red Cell Aplasia. The amount of dosage is contingent on the technique of delivery (e.g. Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous or Kit; Powder, for solution) depicted in the below table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Arthritis, Gouty

16.0 mg, , 40.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 80.0 mg/mL, 4.0 mg, 32.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 8.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 125.0 mg, 5000.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 24.0 mg, 0.0025 mg/mg, 2.5 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue, Injection, suspension, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue, Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Parenteral; Soft tissue, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Parenteral; Soft tissue, Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue, Injection, suspension - Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue, Powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue, Injection, suspension - Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Kit, Kit; Powder, for solution, Kit; Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial, Suspension, Suspension - Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial, Intra-articular; Intrabursal, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue, Suspension - Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue, Cream, Cream - Topical, Kit; Powder, Kit; Powder - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue, Kit - Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue, Kit - Epidural; Infiltration; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue; Topical, Epidural; Infiltration; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue; Topical, Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intravenous; Soft tissue; Subcutaneous; Topical, Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue; Topical, Kit - Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue; Topical, Kit - Infiltration; Soft tissue; Topical, Infiltration; Soft tissue; Topical, Kit - Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intravenous; Soft tissue; Subcutaneous; Topical, Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue; Topical, Kit - Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue; Topical, Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue, Kit - Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue, Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Soft tissue, Kit - Epidural; Infiltration; Intracaudal, Epidural; Infiltration; Intracaudal, Suspension - Intra-articular; Intrabursal, Epidural; Intracaudal; Perineural, Injection, suspension - Intrabronchial; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Parenteral; Soft tissue, Intrabronchial; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Parenteral; Soft tissue, Kit - Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue; Topical, Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Soft tissue; Topical

Craniotomy

Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid

Inflammation

Tendon structure

Crohn Disease

Lichen Planus

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Alopecia Areata

Cystitis

Dermatitis, Seborrheic

Adrenal Cortex Hormones

Iritis

Serum Sickness

Adrenal Insufficiency

Neurodermatitis

Red-Cell Aplasia, Pure

Brain

Asthma

Optic Neuritis

Warnings

Methylprednisolone has three contraindications and ought not to be used if any of the conditions in the following table are present.

Methylprednisolone Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Mycoses

Do Not Combine

neomycin

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Methylprednisolone may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Methylprednisolone.

Common Methylprednisolone Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Methylprednisolone is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Methylprednisolone is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abatacept

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Methylprednisolone is combined with Abatacept.

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Methylprednisolone.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Methylprednisolone is combined with Abetimus.

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Methylprednisolone Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Methylprednisolone?

207 active trials are being conducted to assess the potential of Methylprednisolone to provide palliative care, ameliorate Ulcerative Colitis and reduce symptoms of Eosinophilic Pneumonia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Ulcerative Colitis

14 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1

Asthma

92 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3

Rheumatoid Arthritis

55 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1

Lichen Planus

0 Actively Recruiting

Keloids Scars

0 Actively Recruiting

Arthritis, Gouty

0 Actively Recruiting

exfoliative erythroderma

0 Actively Recruiting

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

7 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1

Dermatomyositis

0 Actively Recruiting

Psoriatic Arthritis

30 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2

Ankylosing Spondylitis

3 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable

Serum Sickness

0 Actively Recruiting

Hay Fever

0 Actively Recruiting

Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2

Granuloma Annulare

0 Actively Recruiting

Craniotomy

0 Actively Recruiting

Addison Disease

0 Actively Recruiting

Brain

0 Actively Recruiting

Psoriasis

0 Actively Recruiting

Methylprednisolone Reviews: What are patients saying about Methylprednisolone?

Patient Review

4/22/2021

Methylprednisolone for Inflammation of the Sac Surrounding the Joint - Bursitis

I took this medication again recently and, as before, experienced no negative side effects. It was very effective in numbing the pain in my shoulder so that I could finally get a good night's sleep. I would highly recommend it to others.

Patient Review

7/31/2021

Methylprednisolone for Inflammation of the Elbow and Surrounding Tissue

I'm on day three of the six-day treatment and I'm feeling much better. Originally, I had both tennis elbow and golfer's elbow which was incredibly painful. Now, I'd say I'm about 80% better.

Patient Review

11/2/2021

Methylprednisolone for Inflammation of the Eye

methylprednisolone was a total lifesaver. I had been dealing with pain for days before finally going to the doctor and getting this prescription. Within just a few hours, I was feeling so much better.

Patient Review

5/15/2022

Methylprednisolone for Disease in which Body has Immune Response Against Itself

I am a renal transplant recipient who experienced a mild rejection episode. My creatinine jumped to 1.69 but was able to reduce it to 1.25 after receiving this injection for one day.The side effects I experienced were sweating, mood changes, and increased agitation.

Patient Review

10/5/2022

Methylprednisolone for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Excellent for moderate to severe RA. So good, I thought it cured me of swelling, stiffness and severe pain in almost all of my joints, especially in hands, wrists and arms. A week after finishing the six day course my symptoms returned; however, this is still one of the best treatments out there that I've tried.

Patient Review

10/26/2022

Methylprednisolone for Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults

This medication was prescribed to me in order to treat gout podagra. I found that it significantly reduced the swelling and pain within a couple of hours. In addition, it made my old knee and wrist joints feel like new!

3.7

Patient Review

10/30/2022

Methylprednisolone for Bronchitis

The intense mood swings caused by this medication are really not worth the benefits. I'm shaky, cranky, and always irritable. Plus, I'm constantly hungry. It's working as intended in terms of suppressing my cough; however, the side effects are a lot to handle.

2.7

Patient Review

8/27/2022

Methylprednisolone for Muscle Pain and Stiffness in Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis

I didn't notice any effects while I was on the medication, but as soon as I stopped taking it, I started experiencing some serious side effects.

1.7

Patient Review

4/23/2022

Methylprednisolone for Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy

I have found this medication to be incredibly stimulating, to the point where I can't sleep. It's been three days and I feel like I've had way too much caffeine. I'm also really irritable and emotional. These side effects are unacceptable to me, especially since the only positive is that I can breathe through my nose now.

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Patient Q&A Section about methylprednisolone

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is methylprednisolone tablets 4 mg used for?

"It can relieve inflammation, pain, heat, and redness and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis, skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders, severe allergies, and asthma. Methylprednisolone can also be used to treat certain types of cancer."

Answered by AI

Does methylprednisolone make you sleepy?

"Methylprednisolone may cause other side effects besides drowsiness."

Answered by AI

Is methylprednisolone the strongest steroid?

"While methylprednisolone is more potent than prednisone, it does not have the same potency as other glucocorticoids. However, it is more potent than hydrocortisone."

Answered by AI

What is methylprednisolone used for?

"The drug is used to help manage a number of conditions, such as inflammation, severe allergies, adrenal issues, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, skin conditions, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis, and MS flare-ups."

Answered by AI