Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone (Medrol) is a corticosteroid used for inflammatory and allergic conditions. This single-product page lists Medrol, the one formulation of this ingredient currently in the catalogue.
Key points
- Stress dosing is needed when patients on longer-term methylprednisolone therapy face unusual physical stress, because dosage should increase before, during and after the stressful period.
- For less severe conditions where corticosteroid treatment is indicated, alternate-day therapy may be used to reduce the body’s exposure.
Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid used for inflammatory conditions, allergic states and endocrine disorders. In this catalogue it appears as Medrol, the sole brand, in tablet form.
