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Methylprednisolone

Indications/Uses

Resp & dermatologic diseases, rheumatic & endocrine disorders, allergic states & various autoimmune diseases.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 4-48 mg/day. Childn 0.4-1.6 mg/kg/day.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Systemic fungal infections. Recent immunization. Lactation.

Special Precautions

Active or latent TB; hypothyroidism, cirrhosis (enhanced effect); ocular herpes simplex; intercurrent infections; osteoporosis; duodenal & peptic ulcer (long-term use). Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Fluid & electrolyte disturbances, muscle weakness, impaired wound healing, increased BP, posterior subcapsular cataracts, growth suppression in childn, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, osteoporosis, peptic ulcer.

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Drug Interactions

NSAIDs, antidiabetics, phenytoin, rifampicin, barbiturates, diuretics.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Toras inj 125 mg/2 mL

Packing/Price

(vial) 2 mL x 1's (Rp60,000/vial)

Form

Toras tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp242,000/boks)

Form

Toras tab 8 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp388,300/boks)

Toras

methylprednisolone

Manufacturer:

Pharos