Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone, steroid drug used in the treatment of various inflammatory and allergic disorders. It reduces swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions by blocking some of the body’s normal immune system defenses. It is most commonly used to manage serious skin disorders such as dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis; and to treat asthma; inflammation of the small intestine (enteritis); multiple sclerosis; lupus erythematous; ulcerative colitis; and major rheumatic disorders like bursitis, tendinitis, and most forms of arthritis. It is also used to treat anemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute nonlymphoblastic leukemia, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), bone cysts in children, croup, and severe vomiting caused by chemotherapy. This drug is available by prescription only. It comes in a tablet, an injectable liquid, an ointment, and an enema. For tablets, the usual adult dosage is 4 to 48 mg daily, taken o