Mepcort 8 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Methylprednisolone |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Mepcort
Categories
- Anti-Inflammatory Steroid
- Glucocorticoids
Description
- Potent anti-inflammatory steroid with greater potency than Prednisolone
DosageAndAdministration
- Usual range of 2-48 mg daily in divided doses
- Initial dosage may vary from 4-48 mg per day depending on the specific disease entity being treated
- Maintenance dosage should be determined by decreasing the initial drug dosage in small decrements at appropriate time intervals
- Alternate-day therapy dosing regimen
- Specific dosage guideline for severe allergy and dermatitis treatment
Pharmacology
- Potent anti-inflammatory nature
- Profound inhibition of the immune system
- Influence on kidney, fluid & electrolyte balance, lipid, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism, skeletal muscle, cardiovascular system, immune system, nervous system, and endocrine system
- High absolute bioavailability (82% to 89%) following oral administration
- Widely distributed into the tissues
- Metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites
- Haemodializable
Indications
- Endocrine Disorders
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Collagen Diseases
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergy
- Ophthalmic Diseases
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematological Disorders
- Neoplastic Diseases
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Disease
- CNS Disease
Interaction
- Inhibition and reduction of metabolism by various drugs
- Effects on blood thinners
Contraindications
- Systemic fungal infections
- Known hypersensitivity to components
SideEffects
- Short courses are usually well-tolerated with few, mild side effects
- Long term, high doses may produce serious side effects
- Range of side effects from mild annoyances to serious irreversible bodily damage
PregnancyAndLactation
- Pregnancy category C
- Use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
- Not adequately evaluated in nursing mothers
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Adrenocortical insufficiency may persist for months after discontinuation of therapy
- Enhanced effect on patients with hypothyroidism and in those with cirrhosis
- Cautious use in patients with ocular herpes simplex
- Careful observation of growth and development of infants and children on prolonged therapy
OverdoseEffects
- Rare acute toxicity and/or death following an overdose
- No specific antidote available
- Treatment is supportive and symptomatic
- Monitoring of serum electrolytes
TherapeuticClass
- Glucocorticoids
StorageConditions
- Cool and dry place
- Away from light
- Keep out of reach of children