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Methylprednisolone
Pronounced meth-il-pred-NISS-oh-lone
Brand names: Medrol, Solu-Medrol
Type: Corticosteroid (steroid) · All Hormone & Endocrine Medicines
What Methylprednisolone is used for
- Severe allergic reactions
- Asthma and COPD flare-ups
- Autoimmune disease flare-ups
- Acute transplant rejection (hospital infusions)
◆ Kidney note
Given by vein in hospital to treat acute kidney transplant rejection and some severe kidney inflammations.
Common side effects
- Trouble sleeping
- Mood changes
- Raised blood sugar
- Flushing
- Stomach upset
Important cautions
- High amounts given by vein can raise blood pressure and blood sugar and disturb heart rhythm — hospital monitoring is used
- Do not stop suddenly after prolonged use
How it comes
Tablets, injection (hospital). This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
Related medicines — Hormone & Endocrine Medicines
Condition guides on MedicalVideos.com
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Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.