Rhemafar Dosage & Drug Information

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Methylprednisolone

Indications/Uses

Endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, skin disorders; allergy; ophth, resp, hematological, neoplastic diseases; edema; GI disorders; acute exacerbation of sklerosis multiforme; meningitis TB.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 4-48 mg daily. Multiple sclerosis 160 mg daily for 1 wk following by 64 mg daily for 1 mth, for patients which require high dose.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Systemic fungal infections.

Special Precautions

Prolonged use may cause subcapsular cataract, glaucoma, & secondary ocular infections associated w/ fungal & viral infections. High dose therapy may cause hypotension, salt & body fluid retention, increased K & Ca excretion & reduce body resistance. Vaccination during treatment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity. Body fluid/electrolyte disturbances, steroid myopathy; pancreatitis, abdominal distension, ulcerative oesophagitis; increased of liver enzymes; dermatological diseases; increased ICP, pseudotumour cerebri; growth supression in childn, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, wt gain, secondary adrenal insufficiencies, reduced carbohydrate tolerance, developed cushingoid states; increased intraocular tension, glaucoma, posterior subcapsular cataract, exophthalmos; masked & activated latent infection, opportunistic infections.

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Drug Interactions

Cyclosporine, phenobarb, phenytoin, rifampicin, troleandomycin, ketoconazole, ASA, anticoagulants.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB04 - methylprednisolone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Rhemafar caplet 16 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Form

Rhemafar caplet 4 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp126,852/boks)

Form

Rhemafar caplet 8 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Rhemafar

methylprednisolone

Manufacturer:

Ifars