Methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg/mL Suspension for Injection 5mL [PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED]

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Used for endocrine, hematologic disorders &, acute episodes of rheumatic disorders. Maintenance treatment of collagen &, dermatologic diseases, unresponsive severe or incapacitating allergic states, severe acute/chronic inflammatory ophthalmic conditions.

Place of Origin

Belgium

Product Usage

Take this medication as directed by your doctor. Read the Medication Guide and Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking.

Ingredients

Each mL contains 40 mg Methylprednisolone acetate.

Storage Information

Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C. Protect from freezing.

Warnings

Dermal/subdermal changes at inj site; previously infected/unstable joints. May increase susceptibility to infections; some signs & appearance of new infections; septic shock; latent TB or tuberculin reactivity; Kaposi's sarcoma; allergic & skin reactions; secondary adrenocortical & acute adrenal insufficiency; Cushing's disease; hypothyroidism; preexisting diabetes; long-term therapy may predispose to diabetes; psychic derangements; seizure disorders; myasthenia gravis; epidural lipomatosis with long-term use at high doses; cataracts; exophthalmos & increased IOP with prolonged use; ocular herpes simplex associated with central serous chorioretinopathy leading to retinal detachment; CV disease; CHF; HTN. Increased risk of developing GI ulcers with NSAIDs; nonspecific ulcerative colitis; peptic ulcer; acute pancreatitis; disorders of neuromuscular transmission. Renal insufficiency. Growth suppression & risk from raised intracranial pressure for infants & childn. High doses of corticosteroids should not be used for treatment of traumatic brain injury.

Side Effects: Infection; leukocytosis; opportunistic infections; hypersensitivity; Cushingoid; hypopituitarism; impaired glucose tolerance; alkalosis; dyslipidemia; Na/fluid retention; increased appetite; affective/psychotic disorder; increased ICP; convulsion; headache; exophthalmos; cataract; glaucoma; vertigo; CHF; thrombosis; HTN; hypotension; pulmonary embolism; hiccups; gastric hemorrhage; intestinal perforation; abdominal pain; diarrhea; dyspepsia; nausea; angioedema; petechiae; skin striae; pigmentation changes; pruritus; hyperhidrosis; osteoporosis; myopathy; myalgia; muscular weakness; irregular menstruation; increased ALT/AST & IOP; hypokalemia; -ve nitrogen balance; tendon rupture.

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