Medrol 8 Mg

Medrol 8 Mg Tablet

Medrol 8 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 = 8 Mg

Manufacturer = Pfizer Ltd

How To Take

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Dosage

Medrol 4 Mg Tablet

Medrol 8 Mg Tablet

Medrol 16 Mg Tablet

Medrol 32 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Skin thinning

Increased risk of infection

Reduction in bone density

Weight gain

Mood 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 8 Mg Tablet 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 8 Mg Tablet.

Small amounts of Medrol 8 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.

Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Medrol 8 Mg Tablet If you are affected do not drive or operate machinery.

Uses

Medrol 8 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease which may be characterized by symptoms such as numbness, impairment of speech, blurred vision, etc.

Medrol 8 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, a condition characterized by symptoms such as a stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes, etc.

Medrol 8 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of tendonitis, a condition where the tissue connecting muscle to bone gets swollen and painful.

Medrol 8 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of synovitis, a condition where the synovial membrane is inflamed. This may result in severe pain, especially on movement, joint swelling, and stiffness.

Medrol 8 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of dermatitis, a skin disorder characterized by skin rash, blisters, itchiness, redness, etc.