Solu-Medrol 500mg Injection

Solu-Medrol 500mg Injection is an injection made by Pharmacia & Upjohn Ltd that contains Methylprednisolone 500mg, a fast-acting corticosteroid injection. It is used for severe allergic reactions, asthma, flare-ups of autoimmune diseases, multiple sclerosis relapses, severe skin conditions and organ transplant rejection. Pack size: solu medrol inj 500mg.

Uses of Solu-Medrol 500mg Injection

Solu-Medrol 500mg Injection is a fast-acting steroid given in hospital when inflammation needs to be brought under control quickly. Doctors use it for severe asthma attacks and allergic reactions, relapses of multiple sclerosis, and flare-ups of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis and severe skin disease. It is also used to treat rejection after an organ transplant.

How Solu-Medrol 500mg Injection works

Methylprednisolone is a man-made version of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It switches off many of the chemical signals that drive inflammation and dampens the immune response, which reduces swelling, redness and tissue damage within hours to days.

Possible side effects

Short courses of Solu-Medrol 500mg Injection are usually well tolerated, although you may notice:

• Raised blood sugar
• Mood changes, restlessness or irritability
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased appetite
• Flushing of the face
• A metallic taste during the infusion

Tell staff immediately if you develop a fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, severe stomach pain or black stools, a fever or other signs of infection, or sudden confusion or very low mood.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell the team if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stomach ulcers, glaucoma or thinning bones, as steroids can make these worse.
• Mention any current infection, including tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles or a herpes infection of the eye, because steroids lower your resistance to infection.
• Avoid live vaccines while you are on steroid treatment unless your doctor says otherwise.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the doctor will weigh up the benefits and risks before treatment.
• Blood sugar and blood pressure are usually monitored, and longer courses of steroids may need to be reduced gradually rather than stopped suddenly.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Solu-Medrol 500mg Injection online in Pakistan

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.