Metrocort
Metrocort Brand names, Metrocort Analogs
- 6alpha-Methylprednisolone
- A-Methapred
- Artisone-Wyeth
- Besonia
- Cortalone
- Delta-Cortef
- Depo-Medrol
- Dopomedrol
- Esametone
- Fernisolone-P
- Firmacort
- Lemod
- M-Predrol
- MEPRDL
- Medesone
- Medixon
- Medlone 21
- Medrate
- Medrol
- Medrol Acetate
- Medrol Adt Pak
- Medrol Dosepak
- Medrone
- Mesopren
- Metastab
- Methyleneprednisolone
- Methylprednisolon
- Methylprednisolone Acetate
- Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
- Methylprednisolone, Pharma
- Methylprednisolonum [Inn-Latin]
- Meti-Derm
- Metilbetasone
- Metilprednisolona [Inn-Spanish]
- Metilprednisolone [Dcit]
- Metrisone
- Metrocort
- Metysolon
- Moderin
- Nirypan
- Noretona
- Predni N Tablinen
- Prednisolone
- Prelone
- Promacortine
- Reactenol
- Sieropresol
- Solomet
- Solu-Medrol
- Sterane
- Summicort;
- Suprametil
- Urbason
- Urbasone
- Wyacort
Metrocort Brand Names Mixture
- Depo-Medrol with Lidocaine (Lidocaine Hydrochloride + Methylprednisolone Acetate)
- Medrol Acne Lotion (Aluminum Chlorohydrate + Methylprednisolone Acetate + Sulfur)
- Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for Injection (Methylprednisolone + Water)
- Neo-Medrol (Methylprednisolone Acetate + Neomycin Sulfate)
- Neo-Medrol Acne Lotion (Aluminum Chlorohydrate + Methylprednisolone Acetate + Neomycin Sulfate + Sulfur)
Metrocort Chemical_Formula
C22H30O5
Metrocort RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/methprd.htm
Metrocort fda sheet
Metrocort msds (material safety sheet)
Metrocort Synthesis Reference
Sebek, Spero, U.S. Pat. 2,897,218 (1959)
Metrocort Molecular Weight
374.471 g/mol
Metrocort Melting Point
232.5 oC
Metrocort H2O Solubility
120 mg/L
Metrocort State
Solid
Metrocort LogP
2.134
Metrocort Dosage Forms
Tablets; Suspension
Metrocort Indication
Adjunctive therapy for short-term administration in rheumatoid arthritis.
Metrocort Pharmacology
Methylprednisolone and its derivatives, methylprednisolone sodium succinate and methylprednisolone acetate, are synthetic glucocorticoids used as antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive agents.
Metrocort Absorption
Oral bioavailability 80-99%
Metrocort side effects and Toxicity
LD50=2000 mg/kg (orally in rat)
Metrocort Patient Information
Persons who are on immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids should be warned to avoid exposure to chicken pox or measles. Patients should also be advised that if they are exposed, medical advice should be sought without delay.
Metrocort Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
