Generic name:methylprednisolone (oral) [ METH-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone ]
Brand names: Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is Medrol Dosepak?
Medrol Dosepak is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Medrol Dosepak 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 Dosepak may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Medrol Dosepak if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Medrol Dosepak if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Medrol Dosepak 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 Dosepak is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a thyroid disorder;
herpes infection of the eyes;
stomach ulcers, ulcerative
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