Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid or corticosteroid drug. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestine/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone.

Indications and Usage
Acid-related dyspepsia, Benign gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, Duodenal ulcer associated with h. Pylori, Esophagitis, Gastric ulcer, Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Helico-bacter pylori positive duodenal ulcer, NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers, NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers (prophylaxis), NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcers, Resistant ulcers, Zollinger-ellison syndrome.

Mechanism of Action
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are naturally-occurring chemicals produced by the adrenal glands located adjacent to the kidneys. Corticosteroids affect metabolism in various ways and modify the immune system. Corticosteroids also block inflammation and are used in a wide variety of inflammatory diseases affecting many organs.

Pharmacology
Protein binding 78%
Metabolism liver primarily, kidney, tissues; CYP450: 3A4 substrate
Half-life urine; Half-life: 18-26h (biological)

Contraindications
Contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, children .

Side Effect
Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, appetite changes, increased sweating, or acne may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Storage:
Tablets should be kept at room temperature, between 20 ° C and 25° C (68-77° F).

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