Pfizer
Depo Medrol Inj 40mg 1Vialx1ml
Methylprednisolone Acetate 40mg/ mL
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 1 Inj
Prescription may be requested
This medicine is marked as relaxed. You can order it now, and our pharmacist may ask for a prescription before dispatch if needed.
Frequently asked
Is Depo Medrol suitable for quick relief from ordinary pain?
It is not a general-purpose painkiller. It is used when inflammation is an important cause of symptoms, and the injection route and dose must be selected by a healthcare professional.
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Product Summary:
A corticosteroid medicine used to control inflammation and immune-mediated symptoms. It may be prescribed for selected joint conditions, severe allergic or inflammatory disorders, and certain skin lesions, depending on the administration route.
Who It's For:
Patients requiring clinician-directed corticosteroid treatment for specific inflammatory, allergic, rheumatic, or dermatological conditions.
Key Benefits:
Reduces inflammation and swelling. Helps relieve pain associated with certain inflammatory joint conditions. Suppresses excessive immune activity. May provide longer-lasting local relief when appropriately injected.
- Generic name
- Methylprednisolone Acetate 40mg/ mL
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Form
- Injection
- Pack size
- Pack of 1 Inj
- Prescription
- Relaxed — may be requested
- MRP
- Rs.236.22
Uses
Primary Use:
Treatment of selected inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions under medical supervision.
Also Used For:
Certain forms of arthritis, bursitis, tenosynovitis, and localized inflammatory skin conditions, depending on the prescribed route.
Who May Benefit:
Patients whose condition has been assessed by a qualified healthcare professional and for whom corticosteroid injection is appropriate.
Warnings & interactions
Warnings:
May increase blood glucose and blood pressure, worsen certain infections, and affect wound healing. Tell the clinician about diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, osteoporosis, or current infections. This suspension must not be administered intravenously or intrathecally; administration should be performed by a qualified professional.
Avoid If:
Avoid if allergic to methylprednisolone or its ingredients, or in systemic fungal infections unless a specialist determines an appropriate exception. Do not use without medical advice if an active infection is suspected.
Interactions:
Potential interactions include other corticosteroids, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, anticoagulants, diabetes medicines, and some vaccines. The clinician should review all medicines and supplements before administration.
Common side effects
Angioedema. Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Leukocytosis Cardiovascular: Bradycardia, cardiac arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac enlargement, circulatory collapse, cardiac failure congestive
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