Depo Medrol



 
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Depo Medrol - Basic Information

 

Indication of Depo Medrol:

Depo-Medrol is an anti-inflammatory drug, which may be given as an injection into muscle, joints, tissues or a specific lesion.Injection of Depo-Medrol into the muscle may be used in the following conditions: Patients with adrenal insufficiencyHigh calcium levels caused by cancerInflammation of the thyroid glandMany types of arthritis including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritisLupusDermatomyositis and polymyositisMany skin conditions including psoriasis and dermatitisAllergiesEye diseases including shingles of the eyeInflammatory Bowel DiseaseTuberculosisHaemolytic anaemiaLeukaemia and lymphoma in adultsLeukaemia in childrenNephrotic syndrome Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosisInjection of Depo-Medrol into the joint may be used in many types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis due to gout.Injection of Depo-Medrol into certain lesion may be used in many diseases of the skin.

Action of Depo Medrol:

Corticosteroids alter genes within the bodys cells to reduce the bodys normal inflammation and immune responses.

Dose Advice of Depo Medrol:

Injection into joints: For a small joint, for example in the hand use 4-10 mg For a medium sized joint, for example the wrist use 10-40 mgFor a large joint, for example in the knee use 20-80 mg.The doses of injections into muscle and lesion will vary depending on the condition being treated

Schedule of Depo Medrol:

S4

Common side effects of Depo Medrol:

HeartburnIncreased susceptibility to infections such as thrushMasking of signs of infectionAcneOsteoporosis and bone fracturesMuscle weaknessIncreased appetiteDelayed healing of woundsThin fragile skinReduced growth in childrenCessation of menstruationPsychotic episodesDepressionBruisingFluid retentionHeart failure in certain patients with underlying heart disease Low potassium levelsHigh blood pressure

Uncommon side effects of Depo Medrol:

Burning and tingling sensation in the genital areaDeath of bone in the hip, ankle and shoulderFractures of the vertebral bodiesHeadacheFlushingRashIrritation at the site of the injection Painful joint following injection

Diseases treated by Depo Medrol:

Gout and hyperuricaemia Hypoadrenalism (includes Addisons disease)

Treatments associated with Depo Medrol:

Corticosteroids for pain relief (Corticosteroids for pain relief)


GN: Methylprednisolone acetate

Con: Osteoarthritis

Cla: Corticosteroids for pain relief