Comedrol Dosage & Drug Information

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Methylprednisolone

Indications/Uses

Rheumatic & rheumatoid disease, bronchial asthma, allergy & inflammation.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 4-48 mg daily as a single or in divided doses. Multiple sclerosis 160 mg daily for 1 wk followed by 64 mg daily for 1 mth.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Acute viral disease, systemic fungal infection, duodenal & peptic ulcer, severe osteoporosis; vaccination. Premature infants.

Special Precautions

Sudden administration may lead to acute adrenal insufficiency w/ symptoms of fever, myalgia, arthralgia & malaise.

Adverse Reactions

Dyspepsia, peptic ulceration w/ perforation & hemorrhage, abdominal distension. Anti-inflammatory & immunosuppressive effects.

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Drug Interactions

Barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, OC, ritonavir. Concomitant use w/ furosemide, thiazides, amphotericin B & bronchodilators may cause hypokalemia.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB04 - methylprednisolone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Comedrol caplet 16 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp375,000/boks)

Form

Comedrol caplet 4 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp156,250/boks)

Comedrol

methylprednisolone

Manufacturer:

Berlico Mulia Farma