Solumed 80
Rx- Generic:
- Methylprednisolone Acetate
- Company:
- Aristopharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- Injection
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At a glance
Methylprednisolone Acetate is a potent corticosteroid used for inflammation, allergies, rheumatic disorders, skin and eye diseases, and joint pain.
Indications
- Rheumatic Disorders (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout)
- Skin Diseases (Contact Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Pemphigus)
- Allergies (Bronchial Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis)
- Ophthalmic Diseases (Iritis, Keratitis)
- Collagen Diseases (SLE, Dermatomyositis)
- Hematologic Disorders
- Neoplastic Diseases
- Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Dosage
Adult Dose:
- Intra-articular: Small joints: 4-10 mg; Medium joints: 10-40 mg; Large joints: 20-80 mg. Repeat every 1-5 weeks.
- Intralesional: 20-60 mg every 1-5 weeks (for dermatoses)
- Intramuscular (Systemic): 10-80 mg every 1-2 weeks
- Adrenogenital Syndrome: 40 mg IM every 2 weeks
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Maintenance: 40-120 mg weekly IM
- Acute Dermatitis (Poison Ivy): 80-120 mg single IM dose
- Asthma/Allergic Rhinitis: 80-120 mg IM
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Skin thinning
- Increased risk of infection
- Reduction in bone density
- Weight gain
- Mood changes
- Upset stomach
- Behavioral changes
Injection-related:
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension, sodium retention
- Muscle weakness, osteoporosis
- Peptic ulcer, abdominal distention
- Convulsions, headache
- Menstrual irregularities
- Increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma
- Allergic/hypersensitivity reactions
- Urticaria, hyperpigmentation/hypopigmentation
Precautions & warnings
- Do not stop abruptly (risk of adrenal insufficiency)
- Inform doctor if signs of infection occur
- Do not receive live vaccines
- Monitor blood glucose if diabetic
- Caution in osteoporosis, mood disorders, hypertension, liver disease
- Caution in ocular herpes simplex (corneal perforation)
- Caution with aspirin in hypoprothrombinemia
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.