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- Allergens are substances that are foreign to the body and can cause an allergic reaction.
- IgE is the allergy antibody.
- Allergies can develop at any age.
- Your risk of developing allergies is related to your parents' allergy history.
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Medical Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Medrol (methylprednisolone) is a glucocorticoid (adrenocortical steroid) that can depress the immune response and inflammation; it is used for many diseases and conditions. Medrol is available as a generic named methylprednisolone. There are too many indications to list here, but Medrol has been indicated for use in diseases ranging from rheumatologic, hematologic, endocrine, dermatologic, immunologic, allergic, and ophthalmologic to many others. Common side effects of Medrol include skin problems (acne, dry and thinning skin, easy bruising), increased fat deposition in neck arms and other areas, nausea, headache, sleep problems, and mood problems.
Medrol is available as 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 mg strength tablets. Dosages are extremely variable and are based on what diseases are being treated. Serious side effects include low potassium, bloody vomit, bloody or tarry stools, high blood pressure, seizures, chest pains, mental status changes, pancreatitis, vision problems, and shortness of breath with swelling. These are usually emergency medical conditions. In addition, Medrol can mask other problems like bacterial infections and can exacerbate fungal diseases and congestive heart failure. Medrol use in pregnancy is not advised; benefits versus potential problems should be considered for pregnant women. Medrol is not advised for women who are breast feeding. Medrol has been used in pediatric patients, but the dosage should be carefully adjusted for each patient and disease.
Our Medrol Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases, and conditions.
What is Prescribing information?
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Medrol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Each MEDROL (methylprednisolone) Tablet for oral administration contains 2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg
or 32 mg of methylprednisolone.
MEDROL (methylprednisolone) Tablets are indicated in the following conditions:
1. Endocrine Disorders
Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone
is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids
where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular
importance).
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Nonsuppurative thyroiditis
Hypercalcemia associated with cancer
2. Rheumatic Disorders
As adjunctive therapy for sh...
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Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Medrol Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- problems with your vision;
- swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
- severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);
- bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;
- pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fas...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Medrol Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat various conditions such as allergic disorders; arthritis; blood diseases; breathing problems; certain cancers; eye diseases; intestinal disorders; collagen and skin diseases. It decreases your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling and redness. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid).
This drug may also be used with other medications as a replacement for certain hormones.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with food or milk, or as directed by y...
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