Methipred 16 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.06 (2 x 10: ৳ 401.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Methylprednisolone |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Methipred
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Potent anti-inflammatory steroid with greater potency than Prednisolone
Indications
- Endocrine Disorders
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Collagen Diseases
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergy
- Ophthalmic Diseases
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematological Disorders
- Neoplastic Diseases
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Disease
- CNS Disease
Pharmacology
- Potent anti-inflammatory agent
- Inhibition of the immune system
- Influence on various bodily systems
- Bioavailability and distribution in the body
- Metabolism and excretion
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dosage range of 2-48 mg daily
- Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive initial dosage
- Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive maintenance dosage
- Specific dosing for Multiple Sclerosis
- Guidelines for severe allergy and dermatitis treatment
- Alternate-day therapy considerations
Interaction
- Inhibition of metabolism by Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Rifampin, and Ketoconazole
- Increased effect with estrogens
- Reduced metabolism with Cyclosporin
- Effect on blood thinners like Warfarin
Contraindications
- Systemic fungal infections
- Known hypersensitivity to components
Side Effects
- Short courses are usually well-tolerated
- Long term, high doses may produce serious side effects
- Range of side effects from mild to serious and irreversible
- Minimization strategies and precautions for side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category C
- Potential benefit justifying the potential risk to the fetus
- Inadequate evaluation in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible persistence of adrenocortical insufficiency after therapy discontinuation
- Enhanced effect on patients with hypothyroidism and in those with cirrhosis
- Cautious use in patients with ocular herpes simplex
- Observation of infants and children on prolonged therapy
Overdose Effects
- Rare report of acute toxicity and/or death following an overdose
- Supportive and symptomatic treatment
- Monitoring of serum electrolytes
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light
- Keep out of reach of children