Country: Сједињене Америчке Државе
Језик: Енглески
Извор: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (UNII: X4W7ZR7023) (METHYLPREDNISOLONE - UNII:X4W7ZR7023)
REMEDYREPACK INC.
METHYLPREDNISOLONE
METHYLPREDNISOLONE 4 mg
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Abbreviated New Drug Application
METHYLPREDNISOLONE- METHYLPREDNISOLONE TABLET REMEDYREPACK INC. ---------- METHYLPREDNISOLONE TABLETS, USP RX ONLY DESCRIPTION Methylprednisolone Tablets contain methylprednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Methylprednisolone occurs as a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in alcohol, in dioxane, and in methanol, slightly soluble in acetone, and in chloroform, and very slightly soluble in ether. It is practically insoluble in water. The chemical name for methylprednisolone is pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-6- methyl-,(6α,11β)- and the molecular weight is 374.48. The structural formula is represented below: C H O Methylprednisolone Tablets, for oral administration, are available as scored tablets in the following strengths: 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, and 32 mg. In addition each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose anhydrous (4 mg and 8 mg), lactose monohydrate (16 mg and 32 mg), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium starch glycolate. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. Glucocorticoids cause profound and varied metabolic effects. In addition, they modify the body's immune responses to diverse stimuli. 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 mineralo Прочитајте комплетан документ