Generic name:methylprednisolone (injection) [ METH-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone ]
Brand names: A-Methapred, DEPO-Medrol, SOLU-Medrol
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is Solu-MEDROL?
Solu-MEDROL is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Solu-MEDROL is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.
Solu-MEDROL may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You may not be able to receive a Solu-MEDROL if you have a fungal infection.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Solu-MEDROL if you are allergic to it. You may not be able to receive a this medicine if you have a fungal infection.
Solu-MEDROL can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease, high blood pressure;
a thyroid disorder;
diabetes;
