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Medlon 16 is often prescribed by doctors to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic ulcerative colitis, lymphoma, breast cancer, primary nephrotic syndrome,... To To ensure safety during treatment with Medlon 16, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions on dosage, use and duration of use.
1. What is Medlon 16?
Medlon 16 belongs to the group of hormone drugs, hormones. The main active ingredient of Medlon 16 is Methylprednisolone with the content of 16mg and some other excipients just enough. Medlon 16 should only be used by people 18 years of age and older.
According to experts, Medlon 16 is often used to fight inflammation and reduce immunity for cases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic ulcerative colitis, some forms of vasculitis, Nodular periarteritis, hemolytic anemia,... In addition, Medlon 16 is also highly appreciated for its ability to treat severe allergic conditions, breast cancer, lymphoma, and prostate cancer. , primary nephrotic syndrome,...
2. What are the effects of Medlon 16mg?
Medlon 16 is usually indicated for use in the following cases:
Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, some forms of vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammation temporal artery, sarcoid disease, nodular periarteritis, chronic ulcerative colitis, bronchial asthma, hemolytic anemia, granulocytopenia, lymphoma, prostate cancer, acute Leukemia or breast cancer. Indicated for the treatment of patients with primary nephrotic syndrome. Do not use Medlon 16 for the following cases:
Patients who are hypersensitive or allergic to the active ingredient Methylprednisolone or any of the excipients contained in the drug. Medlon 16 is contraindicated in people with serious infections, except in cases of septic shock or tuberculous meningitis. Do not use Medlon 16 for patients who are receiving live virus vaccines. Avoid using Medlon 16 for people with skin lesions caused by fungi, viruses or tuberculosis.
3. Dosage and how to use Medlon 16
3.1 Dosage of Medlon 16 The dose of Medlon 16 will be determined based on the medical condition of each patient. The recommended initial dose of Medlon is 6-40mg/day. If higher doses of the drug are needed for a long time, patients should start taking the drug every other day after symptoms have been controlled. This also helps patients reduce the risk of side effects because there is time for the body to recover between each dose.
For alternate-day Medlon therapy, patients should take a single dose of Methylprednisolone every 2 days in the morning to catch up with natural glucocorticoid secretion. The following is the recommended dose of Medlon 16 for each patient:
Treatment of acute asthma: Take 32 - 48mg / day, then take a supplement at a lower dose for about 7 days. Until an acute asthma attack is resolved, the patient should gradually reduce the medication rapidly. Treatment of acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis: Take from 16 to 32mg / day, then rapidly reduce the dose. Treatment of primary nephrotic syndrome: An initial dose of 0.8 - 1.6 mg/kg/day for 6 weeks, then tapered over 6 - 8 weeks. Treatment of immune hemolytic anemia: Oral 64mg/day for at least 6-8 weeks. 3.2 Instructions for use of the drug Medlon 16 Medlon 16 is in the form of tablets that should be taken orally. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use and follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor before taking the medicine.
If you miss a dose, the patient needs to take a supplement as soon as possible, but avoid taking a double dose at the same time. In case of overdose of Medlon 16, the patient should stop taking the drug and immediately go to the medical center for treatment.
4. Possible side effects when using Medlon 16
Below are the undesirable side effects that patients are at risk of experiencing during treatment with Medlon 16:
Common reactions: Hirsutism, increased appetite, insomnia, indigestion, nervous irritability, joint pain, nosebleeds, glaucoma, cataracts or diabetes. Uncommon reactions: Dizziness, peptic ulcer, psychosis, headache, pseudotumor brain, delirium, hallucinations, mood swings, edema, euphoria, hypertension, Cushing's syndrome, acne , skin atrophy, tissue hyperpigmentation, bruising, pancreatitis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, muscle weakness, esophagitis, fracture, osteoporosis or hypersensitivity reactions. In case of experiencing adverse effects when using Medlon 16, patients should stop taking the drug and notify the doctor for early treatment.
5. Things to note when using Medlon 16
When treating with Medlon 16, patients should note a few things below to ensure safety and effective treatment as planned:
Caution when using Medlon 16 for patients with osteoporosis, mental disorders, new vascular access, duodenal ulcer, peptic ulcer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart failure or developing child. Caution should be exercised when systemic corticosteroids are used in elderly patients. This subject should only take Medlon 16 with the lowest dose and for the shortest time. When discontinuing Medlon 16 suddenly after prolonged therapy or under stress, patients may experience adrenal insufficiency. The use of high doses of Medlon 16 can easily affect the effectiveness of vaccination. Because Medlon 16 has the risk of causing side effects such as dizziness, psychosis, ... so drivers or machine operators need to be careful when treating. Long-term systemic corticosteroid use for pregnant women can easily reduce the baby's weight and lead to low birth weight babies. Ideally, this subject should discuss with the doctor before deciding to treat with Medlon 16. Medlon 16 drug does not affect women who are breastfeeding.
6. Medlon 16 drug interactions with other drugs
Medlon 16 has a risk of interacting with some of the following drugs:
Phenobarbital. Erythromycin. Carbamazepine drug. Rifampicin drug. Ciclosporin drug. Phenytoin drug. Ketoconazole drug. Rifampin drug. Phenobarbital drug. Diuretics reduce serum potassium. Insulin.
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