Why is this medication prescribed?
Methylprednisolone is used to achieve prompt suppression of inflammation.
Examples of inflammatory conditions for which methylprednisolone is used include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, acute gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.
Severe allergic conditions that fail conventional treatment also may respond to methylprednisolone. Examples of these include bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, drug-induced dermatitis, and contact and atopic dermatitis.
Chronic skin conditions treated with methylprednisolone include dermatitis herpetiformis, pemphigus, severe psoriasis and severe seborrheic dermatitis.
Chronic allergic and inflammatory conditions of the uvea, iris, conjunctiva and optic nerves of the eyes are also treated with methylprednisolone.
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?