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Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Brand names, Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Analogs

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] 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)

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Chemical_Formula

C22H30O5

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/methprd.htm

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] fda sheet

Metilprednisolone_[Dcit] FDA

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] msds (material safety sheet)

Metilprednisolone_[Dcit] MSDS

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Synthesis Reference

Sebek, Spero, U.S. Pat. 2,897,218 (1959)

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Molecular Weight

374.471 g/mol

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Melting Point

232.5 oC

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] H2O Solubility

120 mg/L

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] State

Solid

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] LogP

2.134

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Dosage Forms

Tablets; Suspension

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Indication

Adjunctive therapy for short-term administration in rheumatoid arthritis.

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Pharmacology

Methylprednisolone and its derivatives, methylprednisolone sodium succinate and methylprednisolone acetate, are synthetic glucocorticoids used as antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive agents.

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Absorption

Oral bioavailability 80-99%

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] side effects and Toxicity

LD50=2000 mg/kg (orally in rat)

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] 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.

 

Metilprednisolone [Dcit] Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals