COMPOSITION: | Each vial contains Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate 663.0 mg equivalent to 500 mg of Methylprednisolone for injection or infusion. The Sodium content per vial is 37.2 mg or 1.6 mmol. |
FORMULATION: | INJECTIONS |
STATUS: | PRESCRIPTION ONLY DRUG |
DESCRIPTION: | Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid that possesses excellent anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic & immuno-modulatory properties and thus is used in case of Dermatological diseases, allergic disorder, Asthma & other Respiratory diseases, Gastro-intestinal diseases, Neurological diseases, Auto immune diseases & others for their acute phase management along with other relevant drugs. |
SIDE EFFECTS: | Peripheral oedema; ecchymosis; skin atrophy (thin fragile skin); acne; water retention; Hypertension osteoporosis & muscular weakness are few side effects. |
DOSAGE/DIRECTIONS FOR USE: | AS PRESCRIBED BY PHYSICIAN |