Related to Methylprednisolone sodium succinate:Solumedrol meth·yl·pred·nis·o·lone (mĕth′əl-prĕd-nĭs′ə-lōn′) n. A glucocorticoid used therapeutically primarily as an anti-inflammatory agent. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 201...
Causes less fluid retention compared to prednisone. Available as oral tablets and an IV and IM formulation. Generic methylprednisolone is available.3. DownsidesIf you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likel...
The value of oral prednisone taper (OPT) following intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) on visual outcome parameters in optic neuritis (ON) has never been explored. In the present retrospective study, we investigated whether OPT after IVMP affects the structural and functional visual...
She had been treated with methylprednisolone in addition to levofloxacin, salbutamol/ipratropium bromide, and supplemental oxygen. Her symptoms improved but showed recurrence when she arrived home. At the time of admission, she was taking a prednisone taper at a c ......
Thus, the administration of a daily prednisone equivalent dose of 0.50–0.75 mg/kg of one’s body weight is widely recommended as the first line treatment until stable disease remission is achieved. The suggested tapering is at fortnightly reduction steps of 1/4 to 1/3 of the last daily ...