Solu-Medrol
Solu-Medrol is a corticosteroid medicine that helps reduce inflammation and allergic reactions in the body.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
125 mg
Active Ingredient
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will determine your specific dose, which can range from 10 mg to 1000 mg, depending on your condition and its severity.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly) by a doctor or nurse.
Important
Your doctor will set your maximum daily dose based on your specific illness and treatment needs, which can be up to 1000 mg per day for certain conditions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Weight gain
- •Increased appetite
- •Mood changes (like feeling happy or sad more often)
- •High blood pressure
- •Thinning skin, easy bruising
RARE
- •More frequent infections
- •Blurred vision or other eye problems like cataracts
- •Stomach ulcers or upset stomach
- •Bone weakening (osteoporosis) and fractures
- •Severe muscle weakness or pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to methylprednisolone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a fungal infection.
- Do not use if you have recently received or are about to receive a live or weakened vaccine.
- This medicine can weaken your body's defense against infections, make existing infections worse, or hide their symptoms.
- Long-term daily use in children can slow down their growth.
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- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other eye problems.
- This medicine contains benzyl alcohol, which can cause serious side effects like breathing problems in very young children and should not be used in newborns without a doctor's advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver/kidney issues, ask your doctor for advice.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider the risk of adverse effects of cortisone treatment. (updated 10.11.2025)