Medrol 4 Mg

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet is a steroid, which prevents the release of certain chemicals in the body that result in inflammation. The drug is quite effective in the treatment of a number of inflammatory health problems such as gland disorders, lupus, arthritis, psoriasis as well as ulcerative colitis. It also treats various other inflammatory conditions of the lungs, skin, eyes, blood cells, stomach and nervous system of the body.

Drug = Methyl Prednisolone

Strength = 4 Mg

Manufacturer = Pfizer Ltd

How To Take

Take Medrol 4 Mg Tablet by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually with food or milk. Follow your dosing instructions carefully. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Different dosing schedules exist for this medication. If you are not taking the same dose each day or if you take this medication every other day, it may help to mark your calendar with a reminder.

Dosage

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet

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Side Effects

Skin thinning

Increased risk of infection

Reduction in bone density

Weight gain

Mood changes

Stomach upset

Behavioural changes

Aggression or anger

Decreased urine output

Dizziness

Headache

Difficulty in breathing

Warning

Cataracts have been observed in infants born to mothers treated with long-term Medrol 4mg during pregnancy.

There is a risk of low birth weight of a baby; this risk can be minimised by taking the lowest effective dose of the Medrol 4 Mg Tablet.

Small amounts of Medrol 4 Mg Tablet may get into breast milk.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine, as it could slow the baby’s growth

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet can affect growth in children, so your doctor will prescribe the lowest dose that will be effective for your child.

Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Medrol 4 Mg Tablet If you are affected do not drive or operate machinery.

Uses

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Asthma which is an inflammation of the airways. Wheezing, cough, and difficulty in breathing are some of the symptoms of asthma.

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, a condition characterized by joint pain and stiffness.

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bursitis, a condition characterized by pain and swelling at the joints such as elbows, hips, or knees, etc.

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of lichen simplex chronicus, a skin disorder characterized a thickened, circumscribed area of skin, which may be caused by chronic itching, rubbing, or scratching.

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Lichen planus, an inflammatory condition that may affect the skin, hair, nails, or mucous membranes.