Uses of soli medon 4

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1. What is Soli Medon 4mg?

Soli Medon 4 mg is a drug prepared under tablets containing the active ingredient Methylprednisolone 4mg. This is a drug manufactured by Binh Dinh Pharmaceutical - Medical Equipment Joint Stock Company. Methylprednisolone has the general properties of a Glucocorticoid prednisolone. However, this active ingredient will be less soluble and more difficult to metabolize, so the effect will last longer.
Methylprednisolone has properties similar to the glucocorticoid prednisolone but is less soluble and more difficult to metabolize, thus having a longer-acting Soli Medon 4.

2. Uses of Soli Medon

Soli Medon 4 is a drug used to treat the following diseases:
Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus; Some forms of vasculitis; temporal arteritis; Sarcoid disease; Asthma; Chronic ulcerative colitis; Hemolytic anemia; Agranulocytosis; Severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis; Used in cancer treatment such as acute leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer, prostate cancer; Primary nephrotic syndrome. In general, Soli Medon 4 is indicated for use in non-specific therapy requiring the anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects of glucocorticoids.

3. Dosage of Soli Medon 4

Soli Medon 4 is made in the form of tablets, the drug is used orally with a starting dose: 6 - 40 mg of Methylprednisolone per day.
The dose of Soli Medon 4 required to maintain the desired therapeutic effect is lower than the dose required to achieve the initial effect, so it is necessary to determine the lowest dose of Soli Medon 4 that can achieve the required effect. by gradually reducing the dose, until signs or symptoms tend to increase.
When large doses of Soli Medon 4 are needed for a long time, apply Soli Medon 4 every other day after the progress of the disease has been controlled. This method will result in less ADR because the body has time to recover between each dose of Soli Medon 4 . In alternate-day therapy, a single dose of Methylprednisolone is administered every 2 days in the morning in accordance with the natural time of glucocorticoid secretion.
Dosage of Soli Medon 4 for adults:
Treatment of severe asthma in inpatients: First, inject Methylprednisolone intravenously at a dose of 60 - 120mg/time, every 6 hours. After recovering from an acute asthma attack, use a daily dose of Soli Medon 4 from 32 to 48 mg. Then gradually reduce the dose of Soli Medon 4 and can stop taking it within 10 days to 2 weeks from the start of treatment with Soli Medon 4. Acute asthma attack: Use Soli Medon 4 at a dose of 32 - 48 mg per day for 5 days, then may add additional treatment with a lower dose for a week. When recovering from an acute attack, the drug Soli Medon 4 is rapidly reduced; Severe rheumatic diseases: Initially, Soli Medon 4 mg is usually used at a dose of 0.8 mg/kg/day, divided into small doses, then consolidation treatment is given a single daily dose of Soli Medon 4, followed by tapered to the minimum effective dose; Rheumatoid arthritis: The starting dose of Soli Medon 4 is 4 - 6 mg of Methylprednisolone per day, in an acute episode, a higher dose of Soli Medon 4 can be used: 16 - 32 mg/day, then gradually decrease; Chronic arthritis in children with life-threatening complications: Sometimes Soli Medon 4 is used in attack therapy, with a dose of 10-30mg/kg/time (usually 3 times); Chronic ulcerative colitis with severe acute exacerbations: Take Soli Medon 4 with a dose of methylprednisolone from 8 to 24 mg/day; Primary nephrotic syndrome: Initially, take Soli Medon 4 daily at a dose of 0.8 - 1.6 mg/kg for 6 weeks, then gradually reduce the dose for 6-8 weeks. Immune hemolytic anemia: Take Soli Medon 4 daily with a dose of methylprednisolone 64 mg, or intravenously 1000mg/day for 3 days. Must be treated with Methylprednisolone, specifically Soli Medon 4, for at least 6-8 weeks. Sarcoid disease: Methylprednisolone is used at a dose of 0.8 mg/kg/day to help relieve the disease, so a low maintenance dose of Soli Medon 4, 8 mg/day is recommended. Dosage of Soli Medon 4 for children:
Adrenal cortex failure: Use Soli Medon 4 at a dose of 0.117 mg/kg divided into 3 times. Other indications: use 0.417 - 1.67 mg/kg divided into 3 or 4 times.

4. Contraindications to the use of Soli Medon 4

Soli Medon 4 is contraindicated in the following cases:
Severe infections, except for patients with septic shock and tuberculous meningitis; Hypersensitivity to the main active ingredient Methylprednisolone or other excipients contained in Soli Medon 4 ; Skin lesions caused by viral, fungal or tuberculosis agents; People receiving live virus vaccines.

5. Be careful when using Soli Medon 4

Soli Medon 4 should be used with caution in patients with osteoporosis, patients with new vascular connections, people with mental disorders, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, insufficiency. heart and children are in the growing stage. Use Soli Medon 4 with caution in the elderly, use Soli Medon 4 at the lowest dose for the shortest possible time. Acute adrenal insufficiency can occur when Soli Medon 4 is suddenly stopped after a long period of corticosteroid therapy or when the patient's body is suddenly under stress. When taking high doses of Soli Medon 4 can affect the effectiveness of vaccination.

6. Side effects of Soli Medon 4

During the use of Soli Medon 4, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Water and electrolyte disturbances may cause edema, hypertension, alkalosis; Peptic ulcer; Osteoporosis.

7. Drug interactions of the drug Soli Medon 4

Drug interactions will occur when using Soli Medon 4 together with the following drugs:
Antidiabetic drugs. Cyclosporin. Store Soli Medon 4 in the manufacturer's packaging, the appropriate temperature is about 20 - 25 degrees Celsius, avoid direct light, do not store Soli Medon 4 in a place with high humidity, especially bathroom.
Soli Medon 4mg is a drug made in tablets containing the active ingredient Methylprednisolone 4mg. The drug is indicated for the treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and many other diseases. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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