Medrol

Generic name:methylprednisolone (oral) [ METH-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone ]
Brand names: Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 20, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Medrol?

Medrol is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

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.

Medrol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Medrol if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Medrol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

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.

To make sure Medrol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a thyroid disorder;

• herpes infection of the eyes;

• stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis;