- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Dec 24, 2023
Depo-Medrol Inj 40mg
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Product Overview
Composition: Methylprednisolone (40mg/ml)
Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection is a type of medicine called a steroid. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin.
Uses
- Treatment of Rheumatic disorder
- Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
- Treatment of Eye disorders
- Treatment of Skin disorders
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Edema (swelling)
- Thinning of skin
- Increased risk of infection
- Reduction in bone density
- Weight gain
- Mood changes
- Upset stomach
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It works
Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Safety Advice for Depo-Medrol Inj 40mg
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection.
Pregnancy
Depo-Medrol 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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