Methylprednisolone 16mg Tablet 100's

Generic Name: METHYLPREDNISOLONE

Brand Name: METHYLPRESAPH

Strength: 16mg

Form: TABLET

Manufacturer: SAPPHIRE LIFESCIENCES PVT. LTD. 

Imported and Distributed by: OLLEN PHARMA TRADING INC.

Classification: CORTICOSTEROID (GLUCOCORTICOID)

Indication/Uses: 

1. Inflammatory and Allergic Conditions:

   • Asthma
   • Allergic reactions
   • Severe allergies
   • Dermatitis
   • Rheumatoid arthritis

2. Autoimmune Disorders:

   • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   • Multiple sclerosis exacerbations
   • Autoimmune hepatitis

3. Endocrine Disorders:

   • Adrenocortical insufficiency (as part of a combination therapy)

4. Gastrointestinal Diseases:

   • Ulcerative colitis
   • Crohn’s disease

5. Hematologic Disorders:

   • Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
   • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

6. Neoplastic Diseases:

   • As part of palliative management in leukemias and lymphomas

7. Respiratory Diseases:

   • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations

8. Nervous System Disorders:

   • Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis

Uses:

• Anti-inflammatory:
  • Reduces inflammation in various tissues, effective in treating conditions like arthritis and asthma.
• Immunosuppressive:
  • Suppresses the immune system to prevent the body from attacking itself in autoimmune diseases.
• Palliative Therapy:
  • Used as part of the management of certain cancers to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.

Dosage and Administration:

• The dosage of methylprednisolone varies depending on the condition being treated, patient response, and specific patient characteristics. A typical dose may start at 4 to 48 mg per day, administered as a single dose or in divided doses.