. : Methylprednisolone (Medrol®)

Methylprednisolone (Medrol®) is an anti-inflammatory steroid that used to treat inflammatory conditions such as:

Arthritis,
Systemic lupus erythematosus,
Psoriasis, Severe Erythema multiforme,
Stevens-Johnson syndrome,
Severe allergy,
Ulcerative colitis,
Leukemia,
Anemia,
Some ophthalmic diseases,
Thyroiditis,
Adrenal hyperplasia.

In dentistry, Medrol® is used for controlling inflammation after oral surgery. Long-term used of Medrol may cause a withdrawal effect.

Medrol® is prescribed in dose pack in 4 mg tablets, sometimes refer to as Methylprednisolone Dose Pack or Medrol Dose Pack.

Active ingredient in each tablet of Medrol contains 2mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg of Methylprednisolone.

Inactive ingredients:

Calcium stearate
Corn starch
Erythrosine sodium
Mineral oil
Lactose
Sucrose
Sorbic acid
Dye ( 8 mg and 32 mg)

Medrol® side effects:

Nausea, vomiting
Swelling, weight gain
High blood pressure
Congestive heart failure
Headache, vertigo, convulsion
Osteoporosis
Anxiety
Dizziness
Loss appetite
Trouble sleeping
Confusion
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Seizure
Peptic ulcers (possible bleeding or perforation)
Severe depression
Blood coming out from stools or coughing
Pancreatitis (rapid heart rate, pain in the upper stomach, nausea, vomiting)
Low potassium (confusion, palpitation, increased urination, extreme thirst, muscle weakness)
Insomnia, mood changes
Skin problems (petechiae, dry skin, discoloration due to bruise)
Increase sweating, facial skin redness
Menstrual irregularities
Blood sugar may rise, cause Diabetes mellitus or worsen diabetes
Lower the body the ability to fight infections
Glaucoma, cataracts
Bloating
Steroid medication can weaken the immunity, makes the body prone to infection or worsen the infection that you already have.