Depo Medrol Injections by Pfizer Injectables
Depo-Medrol Injections
Depo-Medrol (generic: methylprednisolone acetate) is a corticosteroid (glucocorticoid) injection used to treat inflammation. It is a long-acting form of the steroid methylprednisolone given by injection (typically intramuscularly or into a joint/lesion). In effect, Depo-Medrol suppresses the immune system’s inflammatory response by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation. As the official prescribing information puts it, “DEPO-MEDROL is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid for intramuscular, intra-articular, soft tissue or intralesional injection”. In simpler terms, it’s a “depot” steroid injection that doctors use when they need a strong, long-lasting anti-inflammatory effect (for example, when oral steroids won’t work quickly enough or when a localized steroid shot is needed).
People receive Depo-Medrol injections for various severe inflammatory conditions. For example, it is used for:
- Rheumatic/autoimmune disorders: such as rheumatoid arthritis or gouty arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and similar connective-tissue diseases.
- Dermatologic and allergic conditions: severe skin inflammations (e.g. psoriasis or eczema), allergic reactions, or asthma exacerbations where rapid inflammation control is required.
- Other inflammatory diseases: including inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, certain endocrine disorders, and various severe allergic syndromes.
In each case, Depo-Medrol is chosen to rapidly reduce pain, swelling and other symptoms caused by inflammation. Because it is a powerful steroid injection, it is given only by healthcare professionals and usually only when needed for more serious or refractory cases.
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Original price $ 99.95Current price $ 59.00Depo-Medrol Injection Methylprednisolone Acetate 100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL) Multiple Dose Vials 5 mL (Rx)
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Depo-Medrol Injections
Depo-Medrol (generic: methylprednisolone acetate) is a corticosteroid (glucocorticoid) injection used to treat inflammation. It is a long-acting form of the steroid methylprednisolone given by injection (typically intramuscularly or into a joint/lesion). In effect, Depo-Medrol suppresses the immune system’s inflammatory response by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation. As the official prescribing information puts it, “DEPO-MEDROL is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid for intramuscular, intra-articular, soft tissue or intralesional injection”. In simpler terms, it’s a “depot” steroid injection that doctors use when they need a strong, long-lasting anti-inflammatory effect (for example, when oral steroids won’t work quickly enough or when a localized steroid shot is needed).
People receive Depo-Medrol injections for various severe inflammatory conditions. For example, it is used for:
- Rheumatic/autoimmune disorders: such as rheumatoid arthritis or gouty arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and similar connective-tissue diseases.
- Dermatologic and allergic conditions: severe skin inflammations (e.g. psoriasis or eczema), allergic reactions, or asthma exacerbations where rapid inflammation control is required.
- Other inflammatory diseases: including inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, certain endocrine disorders, and various severe allergic syndromes.
In each case, Depo-Medrol is chosen to rapidly reduce pain, swelling and other symptoms caused by inflammation. Because it is a powerful steroid injection, it is given only by healthcare professionals and usually only when needed for more serious or refractory cases.