Description
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug methylprednisolone, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Methylprednisolone is an anti-inflammatory drug that belongs to the category of medicines known as glucocorticoids. It was approved by the FDA in 1957.
Mechanism of Action of Methylprednisolone
It works by binding to glucocorticoid receptors and inhibits the production of substances (such as prostaglandins) that lead to inflammation and allergies.
Uses of Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone is used to treat inflammatory and allergic conditions in the body. It is also used for the treatment of endocrine disorders.
Methylprednisolone Dosage available
The medicine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. This injection will be given intramuscularly or intravenously into a vein in your arm. Do not self-administer this medicine. 40 mg/mL and 80 mg/mL. The dose of the injection will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors.
