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Generic: Methylprednisolone

Form: Tablet 4mg

Indication

Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive, Allergic conditions

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Oral Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive Adult: Initially, 2-60 mg daily in 1-4 divided doses, depending on the disease being treated. Allergic conditions Adult: 24 mg on day 1 (8 mg before breakfast, 4 mg after lunch, 4 mg after supper, and 8 mg at bedtime) or 24 mg as a single or in 2-3 divided doses upon initiation (regardless of time of day); 20 mg on day 2 (4 mg before breakfast, 4 mg after lunch, 4 mg after supper, and 8 mg at bedtime); 16 mg on day 3 (4 mg before breakfast, 4 mg after lunch, 4 mg after supper, and 4 mg at bedtime); 12 mg on day 4 (4 mg before breakfast, 4 mg after lunch, and 4 mg at bedtime); 8 mg on day 5 (4 mg before breakfast and 4 mg at bedtime); 4 mg on day 6, given before breakfast. May be tapered over 12 days (to decrease chance of dermatitis flareup)

Child Dose

Oral Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive Child: 0.5-1.7 mg/kg daily or 5-25 mg/m2 daily in divided doses 6-12 hrly. Usual dosing range, 0.117-1.66 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8hr

Contraindication

Systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity to components.

Mode of Action

Methylprednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity and minimal mineralocorticoid properties. It decreases inflammation by suppression of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability.

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Safety Advice

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