Methipred 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.75 (5 x 15: ৳ 431.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 86.20
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Methylprednisolone |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Methipred
- Glucocorticoid Medicine
- Anti-inflammatory Steroid
Dimensions
- Standard tablet size
Color Options
- White or off-white tablets
Functions
- Anti-inflammatory potency
- Immunosuppressive properties
- Potent anti-inflammatory steroid
- Inhibition of the immune system
- Sodium and water retention reduction
- Minimization of side effects
Materials
- Methylprednisolone
- Inactive tablet components
Technical Specifications
- Bioavailability range: 82% to 89%
- Plasma protein binding: Approximately 77%
- Metabolism: Liver metabolized to inactive metabolites
- Distribution: Widely distributed into tissues
- Volume of distribution: 41-61.5 liters
Design Elements
- Tablet form
- Packaging design
- Dosage form: Divided doses
- Alternate-day therapy option
Usability Features
- Usual dosage range: 2-48 mg daily
- Dosage adjustments based on disease severity
- Alternate-day therapy for reduced side effects
- Ease of storage
Indications
- Endocrine Disorders
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Collagen Diseases
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergy treatment
- Ophthalmic Diseases
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematological Disorders
- Neoplastic Diseases
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Disease
- CNS Disease
Pharmacology
- Potent anti-inflammatory agent
- Profound inhibition of the immune system
- Influence on various body systems
Dosage & Administration
- Range of daily dosage: 2-48 mg
- Initial dosage based on disease severity
- Maintenance dosage based on response
- Specific dosage for Multiple Sclerosis treatment
- Steroid withdrawal syndrome management
Interaction
- Inhibition of metabolism by certain drugs
- Estrogen's impact on corticosteroid effect
- Cyclosporin and Methipred metabolism interaction
- Impact on blood thinners' effect
Contraindications
- Systemic fungal infections
- Known hypersensitivity to components
Side Effects
- Range from mild to serious
- Long-term, high doses cause potentially serious effects
- Impact on adrenal glands' corticosteroid production
- Withdrawal symptoms risk upon abrupt discontinuation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category C
- Evaluation in nursing mothers pending
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential persistence of adrenocortical insufficiency
- Enhanced effect on patients with hypothyroidism
- Cautious use in ocular herpes simplex patients
- Observation of infants' and children's growth and development
Overdose Effects
- Rare acute toxicity and/or death reports on overdose
- Supportive and symptomatic treatment
- Need for monitoring serum electrolytes
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children