Methylprednisolone: Introduction, Uses, Mode of action, Side effects, Doses and Available forms

Introduction:

   Methylprednisolone is one of corticosteroids medicines which mimic the functions of adrenal gland hormone. It is used to treat various conditions such as arthritis, asthma, allergie, inflammation, autoimmune disorders. It works by the suppressing immune system's response to inflammation.

Uses:

  Methylprednisolone is corticosteroids medicines used in various conditions like a inflammation, allerges, arthritis, asthma,skin diseases like a eczema and ringworm, and to suppress the immune response of body in autoimmune disorders like lupus and multiple sclerosis. It is also used in sudden severe allergic reactions of certain drugs ,foods or a other allergens. Never take a Methylprednisolone without suggestions of physician and follow his advice.

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Other Corticosteroids:

● Prednisolone 

● Dexamethasone 

● Betamethasone 

Mode of action:

   Methylprednisolone is act by suppressing processes of inflammation and immune system response in body. It prevent the production of adrenal gland hormones and substances which require for a immune response and inflammation process, ultimately decrease the symptoms like allergy, swelling, pain and inflammation.

Side effects:

   Like a other corticosteroids Methylprednisolone can have a various side effects. If Methylprednisolone taken for long time can have a serious side effects. Some common side effects of Methylprednisolone is an increase appetite, weight gain, insomnia, mood changes, fluid retention, high blood pressure, increase risk of infections, stomach irritation and change in skin appearance. It is important to use Methylprednisolone only after an advice of physician and discuss any side effect if seen.

Dose:

   Dose of Methylprednisolone is depend on a condition of disease and nature and build of patient. An usually doses of Methylprednisolone can range from as low as 4mg to as high as 48mg. But again Methylprednisolone taken only after a physician advice.

Available Forms:

   Methylprednisolone is available in forms such as a tablets, injections and topicals cream or solution. Specific form being prescribed according to conditions of illness. Follow the route of administration of medications that suggest by a physician.