Description
Depo-Medrol for Injection 40 mg, 1 mL x 25/Pack (Rx)
Depo-Medrol for Injection 40 mg, 1 mL is an anti-inflammatory medication used to relieve pain, swelling, redness, stiffness, and other symptoms of inflammation in various parts of the body. Depo-Medrol is a corticosteroid used to treat an extensive number of conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergies, and dermatological disorders, as well as several types of rheumatic and autoimmune disorders. The drug combines methylprednisolone acetate with benzyl alcohol, both of which are anti-inflammatory drugs. Depo-Medrol helps reduce inflammation by reducing the activity of the immune system. Patients are typically provided with either a single intramuscular injection or multiple injections throughout a course of treatment. Depo-Medrol is considered both a mild and a safe option as an injectable anti-inflammatory medication and has been successfully used in millions of Depo-Medrol injections worldwide.
Benefits for Depo-Medrol for Injection 40 mg, 1 mL
- Reduces swelling by suppressing the immune system
- Provides effective, long lasting relief from the symptoms of allergies and arthritis
- Relieves itching and reduces inflammation
- Stimulates healing of broken down skin, muscle, and joint tissues
- Used to manage disease-related pain, stiffness and inflammation
- Minimizes flare-ups of chronic conditions and can be useful for reducing pain after exercise
- May suppress certain types of cancer
- Allows for a precise dosage and can be combined with other medicines for maximum benefit
- Increases range of motion and joint function
- Is injected directly into muscle or joint for a more reliable absorption rate
- Delays the need for invasive procedures such as surgery
Depo-Medrol for Injection is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation. It works by decreasing the body’s natural response to infection or injury. Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate) for Injection is a sterile injection used to treat pain and swelling that occurs with arthritis and other joint disorders. This medication may also be used to treat various conditions such as blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin /intestinal/kidney/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Instructions on How to Use Depo-Medrol for Injection 40 mg
1. Take Depo-Medrol Injection 40 mg, 1 mL injection as directed by your healthcare provider.
2. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist any questions that you have about Depo-Medrol injections before you use it.
3. Inject the solution into a muscle of your arm, thigh, buttocks, or abdomen.
4. Rotate the injection sites in order to reduce discomfort or pain.
5. Make sure to wash your hands before and after using the injection.
6. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, discolored, or if there is any visible particles.
7. Do not use if the solution is past its expiration date.
8. Dispose of any unused medication in a sharps container in accordance with local laws.
9. Talk to your healthcare provider before using Depo-Medrol if you have any known allergies or conditions that may affect how your body responds to the medication.
What Is DEPO-Medrol?
Methylprednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. You should not use methylprednisolone if you are allergic to it, or if you have: a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Brand: Pfizer Injectables
Size: 1 mL x 25 Multi-dose Vials
Strength: 40 mg/mL
NDC: 00009-3073-03
UPC: 300093073036
