Intidrol Dosage & Drug Information

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Methylprednisolone

Indications/Uses

Endocrine disorders, collagen & haematologic disorders, dermatologic, allergic, ophth, GI, resp & neoplastic diseases, oedematous states, acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis, TB meningitis w/ subarachnoid block.

Dosage/Direction for Use

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

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Systemic fungal infections.

Special Precautions

Cataracts, nonspecific ulcerative colitis, adrenocorticoid insufficiency, HTN, osteoporosis. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Na & fluid retention, osteoporosis, hyperpigmentation, convulsion, increased intracranial, IOP, decreased carbohydrate tolerance.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced efficacy of phenytoin, phenobarb, rifampicin. Corticosteroids may reduce effects of diuretics, hypoglycaemics, anticholinesterases, salicylates.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Intidrol inj 125 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Intidrol tab 16 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 10's

Form

Intidrol tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Form

Intidrol tab 8 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Intidrol

methylprednisolone

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