Methylprednisolone Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Methylprednisolone Injection
| Generic name | Methylprednisolone |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Corticosteroid (glucocorticoid) |
| Forms | Powder for solution, Solution, Suspension for injection |
Methylprednisolone injection is a man-made corticosteroid (steroid) medicine given by a healthcare professional. It reduces swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions, and it changes how the immune system works. It is given into a vein, a muscle, a joint, or directly into a skin lesion, depending on the condition being treated.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.