Uses / Indications:
Melpred 40mg Injection is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergy symptoms, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.
Pregnancy interaction:
Melpred 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Dose is decreased or tapered over time. Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use. Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.
Side Effects:
Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Increased glucose level in blood, Skin scar, Altered bone growth, Cataract, Behavioural changes.
How to use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works:
Methylprednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called as corticosteroids. It increases the level of corticosteroid, which are naturally present in the body and thereby controls inflammation. It has anti-inflammatory, metabolic, immune, and hormonal effects on the body..
Faq for medicine:
Is Melpred a steroid or an antibiotic drug? : Melpred is a corticosteroid/steroid drug. It is not an antibiotic|Is Melpred a narcotic or addictive drug? : No. Melpred is not a narcotic or an addictive drug|Can I take Melpred if I have high blood pressure? : You can take Melpred if you have high blood pressure, only when prescribed by your doctor. It is prescribed in such situation when benefit outweighs the risk
Medicine interaction:
Melpred with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Melpred with Azithromycin|Melpred with Glimepiride|Melpred with Rosiglitazone|Melpred with S-Amlodipine|Melpred with Glibenclamide|Melpred with Glipizide|Melpred with Indinavir|Melpred with Cilnidipine|Melpred with Clotrimazole|Melpred with Lercanidipine|Melpred with Benidipine|Melpred with Repaglinide|Melpred with Posaconazole|Melpred with Saxagliptin|Melpred with Ketoconazole|Melpred with Primidone|Melpred with Rifampicin|Melpred with Chlorthalidone|Melpred with Exenatide|Melpred with Roxithromycin|Melpred with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Melpred with Itraconazole|Melpred with Phenobarbitone|Melpred with Indapamide|Melpred with Ritonavir|Melpred with Clarithromycin|Melpred with Carbamazepine|Melpred with Gliclazide
