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Belonging to the group of hormonal and hormonal drugs, Medsolu 16 mg has anti-inflammatory effects and suppresses the immune system when used in high doses. So how should Medsolu be used to bring the best treatment results?
1. What is Medsolu?
Medsolu 16 mg has the main ingredient Methylprednisolone, which is available in the form of 4mg and 16mg tablets. The drug is packaged in a box, each box contains 3 blisters, each blister contains 10 tablets or a bottle of 60 or 90 tablets.
Uses Medsolu is capable of inhibiting white blood cells from escaping the vessels and infiltrating the site of inflammation. At the same time, it increases the mobilization of neutrophils from the bone marrow and reduces lymphocytes, eosinophils, and monocytes. This helps to effectively fight inflammation in the body.
With the above mechanism of action, Medsolu 16mg is indicated in the following cases:
Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus. Vasculitis, temporal arteritis, perinodal artery. Sarcoid disease and bronchial asthma Hemolytic anemia, leukopenia. In case of severe allergies, anaphylaxis. People with immunodeficiency, cancer: lymphoma, breast cancer, prostate cancer ... and other diseases as prescribed by the doctor.
2. Dosage and how to use Medsolu 16 mg
As with many other drugs, the dose will vary from patient to patient. The usual dose is 6-40mg/day.
Sarcoid disease: use 0.8mg/kg daily. A low maintenance dose with therapeutic effect is 8mg per day. Severe rheumatoid arthritis: 16mg per day. Systemic lupus erythematosus: 16 to 100 mg per day. Systemic myositis: 48mg per day. Acute rheumatic fever: 48mg daily, use until ERS returns to normal in 1 week. Asthma: maximum 64mg per day. One therapy used every other day is not more than 100mg. Allergic diseases: 16 to 40mg per day. Malignant lymphoma: about 16 to 100mg per day. Blood and white blood cell disease: about 16 to 100mg per day. Polymyalgia rheumatica: 64mg per day. Besides, it should be noted that, during use, patients may experience some unwanted effects such as affecting the stomach. In addition, the drug also affects the nervous system causing insomnia, indigestion, nausea, risk of nosebleeds, fatigue... If these signs are transient, do not be too worried. However, in case if they persist for a long time causing serious health effects, now you need to talk to your doctor for appropriate indications. Avoiding it for a long time will be dangerous to life.
While taking the medicine, if you miss a dose, you should add it when you remember, but you need to take it after eating. Or it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking it as usual. It is strictly forbidden for patients to arbitrarily increase or adjust the dose of drugs. Because when overdose may appear Cushing's syndrome, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis... At this time, it is necessary to go to medical facilities to be examined, in order to have timely indications.
3. In which cases is Medsolu 16mg contraindicated?
According to the instructions from the manufacturer and the doctor, Medsolu 16mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
Do not use for patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug. Not used for people with severe infections, except in cases of tuberculous meningitis and septic shock; people who are using vaccines derived from live viruses; people with skin lesions caused by fungi, viruses, tuberculosis. Pregnant and lactating women should not use the drug. People who are allergic to the ingredients of the drug.
4. Notes on Medsolu during use
In addition to paying attention to the dosage, ingredients, and uses, the following issues, patients also need to pay attention to when intending to use the drug.
Patients with liver failure, kidney failure, stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, diabetes... should not use the drug unless directed by a doctor. Carefully read the instructions for use and dosage of the drug before use. Do not arbitrarily use Medsolu 16mg longer than the doctor's advice, because this will seriously affect the patient's health. When side effects or questions about the use of the drug appear, please contact your doctor for in-depth advice. The drug should be stored in a cool place, away from sunlight. Depending on the condition of each person, the drug has different reactions. If you experience any unusual symptoms, notify your doctor. In order for the drug to be effective, patients should combine with a healthy diet and activities to help support the patient's health. After finishing the prescription, the patient should have a health checkup to be able to assess the progress of the disease as well as further consider whether to continue taking the drug or not. Above is all the important information about Medsolu 16mg that patients need to know before using. The use of drugs is only really effective when used for the right purpose, in the right dose for each patient.
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