What is Methylprednisolone?
Methylprednisolone prevents substances from being released in the body that cause inflammation.It is also used for treating allergic disorders and gland disorders.This medication guide does not list all possible uses of methylprednisolone.
Side effects of Methylprednisolone
If you experience any of the following signs of allergy: difficulty breathing, hives, lip, face or throat swelling and/or tongue inflammation then an allergy could be to blame.
Methylprednisolone can cause severe side effects. If you experience:
- Blurred vision, pain in the eyes, or seeing halos around lights
- Rapid weight gain, swelling, and shortness of breath even with light exertion;
- Severe depression is characterized by changes in personality or unusual behavior.
- New or unusual pains in the arm, leg, or back
- Severe pain spreading from your stomach to your spine, nausea, and vomiting
- Bloody or tarry stool; vomiting blood or vomit that looks like coffee ground;
- A seizure (convulsions);
- Constipation and leg cramps. Low sodium can cause discomfort, such as leg cramps.
Methylprednisolone may affect the growth of children. If your child's growth isn't normal while taking methylprednisolone, tell your doctor.
Side effects associated with methylprednisolone include:
- Weight gain, especially around the face and upper back area.
- Slow wound healing
- Muscle pain or weakness;
- Skin thinning and sweating increased;
- Stomach discomfort, bloating;
- Headache;
- Changes in menstruation patterns
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Submit adverse reactions by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
If you are suffering from a fungus, it is possible that you will not be able to receive an injection of methylprednisolone.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to methylprednisolone, it is not recommended that you receive treatment with this drug. If you are suffering from a fungus infection, it is possible that you will not be able to receive an injection of methylprednisolone.Methylprednisolone weakens your immune system and makes it easier to contract an infection. Steroids may also worsen or reactivate a recent infection. Inform your doctor of any illnesses or infections you may have experienced in the last few weeks.
If you've ever:
- Hypertension and coronary heart disease.
- A thyroid condition;
- Diabetes;
- Glaucoma and cataracts are both eye diseases.
- Kidney disease
- Cirrhosis and other liver diseases
- Seizures, epilepsy, or a recent head injury;
- tuberculosis, past or current
- Herpes in the eye
- A condition known as scleroderma.
- If you have stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis (diverticulitis), or recent gastrointestinal surgery, please contact us.
- A parasite that can cause diarrhea, such as threadworms
- Mental illness, or psychosis.
- osteoporosis, or a low bone mineral content (steroid medications can increase the risk of bone loss);
- A muscle disorder, such as myasthenia gravis.
- An electrolyte balance (such as a low potassium level in the blood)
There is no way to know if methylprednisolone can harm a baby. Inform your doctor of any pregnancy or plans to get pregnant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while taking methylprednisolone.
How to take Methylprednisolone?
Methylprednisolone can be injected into a muscle, soft tissue, or skin lesion. It may also be infused into veins or injected around a joint. This injection will be given by a healthcare professional.The use of steroids can cause your immune system to weaken, which makes it more likely that you will contract an infection. If you experience any symptoms of an infection (fever or chills), call your doctor.Your methylprednisolone dosage may need to change if you are undergoing major surgery or have a serious injury or infection. Be sure to tell any doctor who is treating you that you use this medication.You may require medical testing and a vision exam if you take this medication for a long time.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are unable to make your appointment, call your doctor and ask for directions.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Avoid receiving a live vaccine while taking methylprednisolone. The live vaccines are measles (chicken pox), rubella, typhoid (yellow fever), varicella, zoster, and the influenza nasal vaccine.Stay away from people with infections or illnesses. If you have been exposed to measles or chickenpox, call your doctor immediately for treatment. Methylprednisolone users are at risk of serious or fatal conditions.
Interaction with other drug
It is sometimes not safe to take certain drugs at the same time. Some medications can cause side effects that increase or decrease the effectiveness of another drug you are taking.Methylprednisolone can be affected by many drugs. These include prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medicines. This list does not include all interactions. Inform your doctor of all medications you are currently taking and those that you will stop or start using.
