Solu-Medrol (Pf)

Alternate Name: DEPO-Medrol

Description: Solu-Medrol is a corticosteroid that treats arthritis, blood disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, some cancers, and other immune system disorders. The generic version of Solu-Medrol is A-Methapred. For a supply of 1 injectable powder for injection, The estimated price of Solu-Medrol (1 g preservative-free) without insurance is $22. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Solu-Medrol discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: No

Strength: 125 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, adrenal gland problems, cancer, cataracts, congestive heart failure, diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, mental health problems, stomach or bowel problems (including ulcers, ulcerative colitis), myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, thyroid problems, brain injury, or a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have an infection (including herpes eye infection, tuberculosis, or threadworm), or if you have recently spent time in a tropical climate. Also tell your doctor if you have a recent exposure to chickenpox or measles. If this medicine is being injected into a joint, tell your doctor about any other problems you have had with that joint. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of infectionChanges in visionChanges in mood or behaviorSlow growth in childrenHigh blood pressureLiver problemsBone problems (including osteoporosis)Stomach or bowel perforation (tear or hole)Increased risk for cancer (including Kaposi€™s sarcoma)Muscle problemsTumor lysis syndrome If you use this medicine for a long time, tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life, including other health concerns and emotional stress. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time while you have extra stress. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet Unusual bleeding or bruising

Food Warnings: Tell your doctor right away if you have a fever or other signs of an infection such as chills, sore throat, or pain. This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. If you are exposed to chicken pox or measles, tell your doctor right away. Avoid people who are sick, and wash your hands often., Some medicines can affect how methylprednisolone medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aminoglutethimide, amphotericin B, azithromycin, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, digoxin, erythromycin, isoniazid, ketoconazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, troleandomycinBirth control pills (including estrogen)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Diabetes medicineDiuretic (water pill)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., If this medicine is being injected into a joint, make sure your doctor knows about any other problems you have had with that joint., Make sure your doctor knows if you already have an infection, such as herpes eye infection, tuberculosis, or threadworm (Strongyloides). Tell your doctor if you have diarrhea or if you get infections often., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., This medicine may cause mood or behavior changes. Talk with your doctor if you feel unusually happy or sad, have trouble sleeping, have mood swings, or start to have unusual behavior., If you use this medicine for a long time, tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life, including other health concerns and emotional stress. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time while you have extra stress., Check with your doctor right away if you have blurred vision, trouble seeing, eye pain, or any other changes in vision. You may need to be checked by an eye doctor., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Tell your doctor if you have any bone pain or if you have an increased risk for osteoporosis (weak bones). If your child is using this medicine, tell the doctor if you think your child is not growing properly. This medicine might affect the bones, so it could cause slow growth in children or osteoporosis in anyone if it is used for a long time.