Methylprednisolone
Solu-Medrol is an injectable corticosteroid medication containing methylprednisolone sodium succinate. It works by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system's activity. This medication is commonly used in hospitals and clinical settings to treat severe allergic reactions, acute asthma exacerbations, certain autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory conditions requiring rapid or high-dose steroid therapy.
Solu-Medrol is an injectable corticosteroid used to treat severe inflammation and immune reactions in conditions like allergic reactions, asthma flares, and autoimmune disorders.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 203856
- Generic
- Solu-Medrol
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treats acute exacerbations of asthma, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema), autoimmune conditions (lupus, vasculitis), inflammatory disorders (arthritis, colitis), certain skin conditions, and as adjunctive therapy in septic shock. Also used to manage acute flare-ups of multiple sclerosis.
As a synthetic corticosteroid, it binds to glucocorticoid receptors in cells, altering gene expression to reduce the production of inflammatory substances like prostaglandins and cytokines. This suppresses immune system activity and decreases inflammation throughout the body.
Administered by intravenous or intramuscular injection by healthcare professionals. Short-term use is generally well-tolerated, but long-term use requires gradual dose tapering to avoid adrenal insufficiency. Common side effects include elevated blood sugar, mood changes, fluid retention, and increased infection risk. Contraindicated in patients with systemic fungal infections. May interact with blood thinners, diabetes medications, and certain antibiotics. Requires monitoring in patients with diabetes, hypertension, or history of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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