Medrol 80 mg/2 ml (Injection)

80 mg vial: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Methylprednisolone acetate
Company Techno drugs ltd
Also available as
Medrol 40 mg injection

Indications

  • Asthma
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis
  • Mycosis fungoides
  • Pemphigus
  • Erythema multiforme
  • Adrenocortical insufficiency
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Thyroiditis
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Hematologic disorders
  • Leukemias
  • Lymphomas
  • Sympathetic ophthalmia
  • Keratitis
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Pneumonitis

Pharmacology

  • Binds to glucocorticoid receptors
  • Activates transcription
  • Inhibits leukocyte infiltration
  • Modifies protein synthesis
  • Interferes with inflammatory mediators
  • Suppresses immune responses

Dosage & Administration

  • Administration For Local Effect:
    • Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
    • Miscellaneous Conditions
    • Dermatological Conditions
  • Administration For Systemic Effect:
    • Adrenogenital syndrome
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Dermatologic lesions
    • Acute severe dermatitis
    • Chronic contact dermatitis
    • Seborrheic dermatitis
    • Asthma
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Multiple Sclerosis

Interaction

  • Convulsions with cyclosporine
  • Induction of hepatic enzymes
  • Inhibition of metabolism
  • Effect on anticoagulants

Contraindications

  • Intrathecal administration
  • Systemic fungal infections
  • Hypersensitivity to product

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
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Urticaria
  • Hyperpigmentation

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category C

Precautions & Warnings

  • Ocular herpes simplex
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Hypertension
  • Osteoporosis
  • Myasthenia gravis

Therapeutic Class

Glucocorticoids

Storage Conditions

Store between 20-25°C

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