Methigic 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Methylprednisolone |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
- Methigic
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Potent anti-inflammatory steroid with greater potency than Prednisolone
Indications
- Treatment of 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 properties
- Profoundly inhibits the immune system
- Affects kidney, fluid & electrolyte balance, lipid, protein, carbohydrate metabolism, skeletal muscle, cardiovascular system, nervous system, endocrine system
Dosage & Administration
- Usual range of 2-48 mg daily
- Initial dosage varies from 4-48 mg per day
- Maintenance dosage determined based on response
- Treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis with specific dosages
- Guidelines for severe allergy and dermatitis treatment
- Alternate-day therapy considerations
Interaction
- Inhibition and reduction of metabolism by various drugs
- Increased effect with estrogens
- Potential interaction with blood thinners
Contraindications
- Systemic fungal infections
- Known hypersensitivity to components
Side Effects
- Short-term tolerance with mild side effects
- Long-term high doses may lead to serious side effects
- Range of side effects from mild annoyances to serious irreversible bodily damage
- Potential symptoms of corticosteroid insufficiency upon abrupt discontinuation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category C
- Use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
- Not adequately evaluated in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Adrenocortical insufficiency may persist after therapy discontinuation
- Enhanced effects on patients with hypothyroidism and cirrhosis
- Cautious use in patients with ocular herpes simplex, hypoprothrombinemia, and in children on prolonged therapy
Overdose Effects
- Rare reports of acute toxicity and/or death following overdose
- No specific antidote available
- Supportive and symptomatic treatment
- Monitoring of serum electrolytes
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool, dry place away from light
- Keep out of reach of children