Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 1, 2021.
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Methylprednisolone Tablets Description
Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP contain methylprednisolone which is a glucocorticoid.
Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Methylprednisolone, USP occurs as a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in ethanol, in dioxane, and in methanol, slightly soluble in acetone, and in chloroform, and very slightly soluble in ether. It is practically insoluble in water.
The chemical name for methylprednisolone is pregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-6-methyl-, (6α,11β)-and the molecular weight is 374.5 g/mol. The structural formula is represented below:
Each methylprednisolone tablet, USP for oral administration contains 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg or 32 mg of methylprednisolone, USP. Inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, calcium stearate, lactose monohydrate and pregelatinized starch.
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Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory e...
