Nupred 4mg Tablet
About Nupred 4mg Tablet
Nupred 4mg Tablet, sold under the brand names Depo-Medrol and Solu-Medrol among others, is a corticosteroids medication used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation. Conditions in which it is used include skin diseases, rheumatic disorders, allergies, asthma, croup, COPD, certain cancers, multiple sclerosis, and as add-on therapy for tuberculosis. It is given by mouth or by injection into a vein or muscle. Nupred 4mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called glucocorticoids. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.Nupred 4mg Tablet works by decreasing inflammation and changing your body’s immune response. This reduces the inflammation caused by your condition.
The more common side effects of methylprednisolone can include:
- headache
- nausea and vomiting
- weight gain
- confusion, excitement, and restlessness
- swelling of your ankles, feet, or hands
- skin problems, such as acne, thin skin, and shiny skin
- increased thirst
- infection
- high blood pressure
- muscle weakness
- Depression
Nupred 4mg Tablet oral tablet can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs you may be taking. An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. Taking methylprednisolone with certain medications raises your risk of side effects from these drugs.
Examples of these drugs include:
Aspirin: Your chance of side effects from aspirin increases when you stop taking methylprednisolone. If you have a blood clotting problem, ask your doctor if methylprednisolone is safe for you.Warfarin and heparin: When used with methylprednisolone, these drugs can make your blood too thin and cause dangerous bleeding. Or they might not work as well to thin your blood. Your doctor should monitor you closely if you take either of these drugs with methylprednisolone.You shouldn’t eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice during your treatment with this drug. Doing so can increase the levels of methylprednisolone in your blood. This raises your risk of side effects.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Nupred 4mg Tablet
Severe Allergic Reaction
Allergic Disorders
Rheumatic skin disorders
Eye Disorder
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Nupred 4mg Tablet ?
Electrolyte Imbalance
Redistribution/Accumulation Of Body Fat
Bone Degradation
Increased Risk Of Infection
Muscle Disorders
Increased Blood Pressure
Increased Glucose Level In Blood
Skin Scar
Altered Bone Growth
Behavioural Changes
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Nupred 4mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Nupred 4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Nupred 4mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Nupred 4mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.Does this affect kidney function?
Nupred 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nupred 4mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.Does this affect liver function?
There is limited information available on the use of Nupred 4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Nupred 4mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nupred 4mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Lomicort 4mg Tablet
Curatio Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
- Methone 4Mg Tablet
Icarus Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Gemdrol 4Mg Tablet
St Morrison
- Duralone 4mg Tablet
Organic Laboratories
- Mpredni 4Mg Tablet
Bell Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Cortipil 4Mg Tablet
Medicross Pharmaceuticals
- Mega Pred 4Mg Tablet
Venus Remedies Ltd
- Meplon 4mg Tablet
Fitwel Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
- Orapred M 4Mg Tablet
Albatross Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Meprestar 4mg Tablet
Stallion Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Nupred 4mg Tablet is a synthetic glucocorticoid acting as an anti-inflammatory agent by binding cytoplasmic receptors with high affinity, which modifies transcription and translation. This causes interference with inflammatory response mediators, inhibition of leukocyte infiltration at inflammation site, and humoral immune response suppression.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Nupred 4mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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