Depomed 40 mg/ml (Injection)
40 mg vial: ৳ 75.25 (1 x 3: ৳ 225.75)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Methylprednisolone acetate |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Asthma treatment
- Atopic dermatitis treatment
- Contact dermatitis treatment
- Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis treatment
- Mycosis fungoides treatment
- Pemphigus treatment
- Erythema multiforme treatment
- Adrenocortical insufficiency treatment
- Hypercalcemia treatment
- Thyroiditis treatment
- Ulcerative colitis treatment
- Hematologic disorders treatment
- Leukemias and lymphomas management
- Sympathetic ophthalmia management
- Keratitis treatment
- Allergic conjunctivitis treatment
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis treatment
- Ankylosing spondylitis treatment
- Sarcoidosis treatment
- Aspiration pneumonitis treatment
Pharmacology
- Binds to and activates intracellular glucocorticoid receptors
- Modifies transcription and protein synthesis
- Inhibits leukocyte infiltration at inflammation sites
- Interferes with mediators of inflammatory response
- Suppresses humoral immune responses
Dosage & Administration
- Intra-articular administration for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
- Intra-articular administration for miscellaneous conditions
- Dermatological conditions administration
- Systemic effect administration
- Multiple sclerosis treatment regimen
Interaction
- Convulsions reported with concurrent use of cyclosporine
- Induction of hepatic enzymes by certain drugs
- Inhibition of metabolism by troleandomycin and ketoconazole
- Enhanced or diminished effects with anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Intrathecal administration contraindicated
- Contraindicated in systemic fungal infections
- Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension
- Sodium retention
- Muscle weakness
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic ulcer
- Abdominal distention
- Increased sweating
- Convulsion
- Vertigo
- Headache
- Menstrual irregularities
- Adrenocortical unresponsiveness
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Glaucoma
- Allergic reactions
- Urticaria
- Hyperpigmentation
- Hypopigmentation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use requires weighing benefits against potential hazards
Precautions & Warnings
- Cautious use in patients with ocular herpes simplex
- Cautious use in patients with nonspecific ulcerative colitis
- Cautious use in patients with renal insufficiency
- Cautious use in patients with hypertension
- Cautious use in patients with osteoporosis
- Cautious use in patients with myasthenia gravis
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Store between 20-25° C