Lameson Dosage & Drug Information

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6α-methylprednisolone

Indications/Uses

Inflammatory & allergic conditions, rheumatic disorders which respond to corticosteroid therapy, resp & dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, various autoimmune diseases, haematologic disorders, nephrotic syndrome.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 4-48 mg daily, then gradually reduced to the lowest effective dose for maintenance. Childn 0.8-1.1 mg/kg.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

TB, systemic fungal infection, herpes simplex, DM, varicella, osteoporosis.

Special Precautions

Stress, psychotic tendencies, renal insufficiency, HTN, peptic ulcer. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Na & fluid retention, impaired wound healing, carbohydrate metabolic disorders, muscle weakness, increased intraocular & ICP, osteoporosis.

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Drug Interactions

Antidiabetics, NSAIDs, rifampicin, barbiturates.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lameson tab 16 mg

Packing/Price

100's (Rp540,000/pak)

Form

Lameson tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

100's (Rp200,000/pak)

Form

Lameson tab 8 mg

Packing/Price

100's (Rp335,000/pak)

Lameson

methylprednisolone

Manufacturer:

Lapi