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Mypred 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Mypred 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Mypred 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Mypred 500 Injection include Agitation, Anxiety, Blurred vision. While these are the most often observed Mypred 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Mypred 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mypred 500 Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mypred 500 Injection related warnings talks about Mypred 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mypred 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Infections, Peptic Ulcer as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mypred 500 Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Mypred 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mypred 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mypred 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Mypred 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mypred can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Mypred right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Mypred 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Mypred. If you see any side effects, stop taking Mypred immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Mypred again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mypred 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Mypred may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mypred 500 Injection on the Liver?
Mypred can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Mypred 500 Injection on the Heart?
Mypred may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Mypred 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mypred 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mypred 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Mypred 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mypred 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Mypred 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mypred 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mypred 500 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mypred 500 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mypred 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Mypred 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
You can take Mypred for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, taking the extra dose or prolonging the duration of therapy on your own might cause detrimental adverse effects. It is, therefore, necessary to follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
Yes, Mypred is a steroid belonging to a class of drug known as corticosteroids. It is a derivative of prednisolone.
No, Mypred is not addictive. It has not been reported to cause addiction among those who are taking this drug.
Yes, Mypred may cause allergy in rare cases. The symptoms could be rash, itching, extreme dizziness, swelling of the tongue, throat, and face, difficulty in breathing, etc. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using Mypred and talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Mypred may cause weight gain. It causes weight gain by altering the body's electrolyte, water balance, and its metabolism. Weight gain also depends on the dose and duration of medicine. If you are taking the higher dose for the longer time duration, more likely you are to encounter weight gain. Short courses of a few days to a couple of weeks don’t usually cause weight gain.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Medrol® methylprednisolone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 288-289