Generic equivalent of METHYLPREDNISOLONE
4 SKUs available · In stock · NABP accredited · DSCSA compliant
Methylprednisolone is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Methylprednisolone through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Methylprednisolone Tablets are indicated in the following conditions: 1. Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance). Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Hypercalcemia associated with cancer 2. Rheumatic Disorders As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: Rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require…
WARNINGS In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during, and after the stressful situation is indicated. Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection Corticosteroids, including Methylprednisolone Tablets, suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infection with any pathogen, including viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, or helminthic pathogens. Corticosteroids can: • Reduce resistance to new inf…
ADVERSE REACTIONS Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances ▪ Sodium retention ▪ Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients ▪ Hypertension ▪ Fluid retention ▪ Potassium loss ▪ Hypokalemic alkalosis Musculoskeletal ▪ Muscle weakness ▪ Loss of muscle mass ▪ Steroid myopathy ▪ Osteoporosis ▪ Tendon rupture, particularly of the Achilles tendon ▪ Vertebral compression fractures ▪ Aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads ▪ Pathologic fracture of long bones Gastrointestinal ▪ Peptic ulcer with poss…
DRUG INTERACTIONS The pharmacokinetic interactions listed below are potentially clinically important. Mutual inhibition of metabolism occurs with concurrent use of cyclosporin and methylprednisolone; therefore, it is possible that adverse events associated with the individual use of either drug may be more apt to occur. Convulsions have been reported with concurrent use of methylprednisolone and cyclosporin. Drugs that induce hepatic enzymes such as phenobarbital, phenytoin and rifampin may incr…
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The initial dosage of Methylprednisolone Tablets may vary from 4 mg to 48 mg of methylprednisolone per day depending on the specific disease entity being treated. In situations of less severity lower doses will generally suffice while in selected patients higher initial doses may be required. The initial dosage should be maintained or adjusted until a satisfactory response is noted. If after a reasonable period of time there is a lack of satisfactory clinical response,…
Information for the Patient Persons who are on immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids should be warned to avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles. Patients should also be advised that if they are exposed, medical advice should be sought without delay.
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
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| METHYLPREDNISOLONE 4MG 100TAB Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | In Stock |
| METHYLPREDNISOLONE 8MG TAB 25 Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | In Stock |
| METHYLPREDNISOLONE 4 MG 100 TAB Epic Pharma, LLC | 2-Day |
| METHYLPREDNISOLONE 4MG 21 TAB Epic Pharma, LLC | 2-Day |
Premier Pharma stocks 4 Methylprednisolone SKUs — 2 currently in stock — available to licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices. Methylprednisolone is the generic equivalent of METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Create a free account to see live wholesale pricing and place orders with same-day fulfillment for in-stock items.
Premier Pharma carries Methylprednisolone in 4 mg/1, 8 mg/1 and TABLET. Available from manufacturers including Epic Pharma, LLC, Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc..
Methylprednisolone carries an FDA Orange Book TE code of AB. Therapeutically equivalent — meets FDA bioequivalence requirements; may be substituted for the reference listed drug. Always verify substitution with the current Orange Book before dispensing.
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