MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack

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 MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack?

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack 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.

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack Dose Pack if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack 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 MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

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