Uses / Indications:
Mepresso 40mg Injection is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergy symptoms, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Mepresso 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 Mepresso a steroid or an antibiotic drug? : Mepresso is a corticosteroid/steroid drug. It is not an antibiotic|Is Mepresso a narcotic or addictive drug? : No. Mepresso is not a narcotic or an addictive drug|Can I take Mepresso if I have high blood pressure? : You can take Mepresso 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:
Mepresso with Chlorthalidone|Mepresso with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Mepresso with Posaconazole|Mepresso with Roxithromycin|Mepresso with Clarithromycin|Mepresso with Ritonavir|Mepresso with S-Amlodipine|Mepresso with Ketoconazole|Mepresso with Lercanidipine|Mepresso with Gliclazide|Mepresso with Glipizide|Mepresso with Cilnidipine|Mepresso with Itraconazole|Mepresso with Glibenclamide|Mepresso with Phenobarbitone|Mepresso with Repaglinide|Mepresso with Indapamide|Mepresso with Carbamazepine|Mepresso with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Mepresso with Glimepiride|Mepresso with Rosiglitazone|Mepresso with Benidipine|Mepresso with Azithromycin|Mepresso with Primidone|Mepresso with Indinavir|Mepresso with Exenatide|Mepresso with Rifampicin|Mepresso with Saxagliptin|Mepresso with Clotrimazole
