Methylprednisolone
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Women's Health & Hormones treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally with food or milk in the morning as a single daily dose or in divided doses as prescribed. Do NOT crush or chew if enteric-coated. NEVER stop abruptly after long-term therapy (>2-3 weeks); taper dose gradually under medical supervision to avoid acute adrenal crisis.
⚠️ Side Effects
Short-term: Insomnia, mood changes, increased appetite, facial flushing, dyspepsia. Long-term / High-dose: Iatrogenic Cushingoid features (moon face, buffalo hump, central adiposity), osteoporosis/fractures, hyperglycemia/steroid-induced diabetes, hypertension, increased susceptibility to infections, peptic ulceration, skin thinning, and growth retardation in children.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Black Box Warning: Sudden cessation causes acute adrenal insufficiency; gradual tapering is mandatory. Contraindicated in systemic fungal infections, live viral vaccinations, and active untreated tuberculosis. Caution in peptic ulcer disease, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, hypertension, and glaucoma.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Methylprednisolone
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection 1000mg
Prednisolone (Tablets IP 5mg/10mg/40mg) is an intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid with four times the anti-inflammatory potency of hydrocortisone and minimal mineralocorticoid activity, on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It diffuses across cell membranes and binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, inhibiting NF-kB, downregulating phospholipase A2, and potently suppressing synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Indicated for severe autoimmune disorders (systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis), acute asthma exacerbations, nephrotic syndrome, severe allergic reactions, inflammatory bowel disease, and immunosuppressive therapy.
Methylprednisolone Tablets 4mg
Prednisolone (Tablets IP 5mg/10mg/40mg) is an intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid with four times the anti-inflammatory potency of hydrocortisone and minimal mineralocorticoid activity, on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It diffuses across cell membranes and binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, inhibiting NF-kB, downregulating phospholipase A2, and potently suppressing synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Indicated for severe autoimmune disorders (systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis), acute asthma exacerbations, nephrotic syndrome, severe allergic reactions, inflammatory bowel disease, and immunosuppressive therapy.
Methylprednisolone Tablets 16mg
Prednisolone (Tablets IP 5mg/10mg/40mg) is an intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid with four times the anti-inflammatory potency of hydrocortisone and minimal mineralocorticoid activity, on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It diffuses across cell membranes and binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, inhibiting NF-kB, downregulating phospholipase A2, and potently suppressing synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Indicated for severe autoimmune disorders (systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis), acute asthma exacerbations, nephrotic syndrome, severe allergic reactions, inflammatory bowel disease, and immunosuppressive therapy.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Methylprednisolone.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection 1000mg | Vial & Wfi | ₹297.19 | BRIYO | ₹514.42 | 42% Save |
| Methylprednisolone Tablets 4mg | 10's | ₹17.02 | Medrol | ₹59.30 | 71% Save |
| Methylprednisolone Tablets 16mg | 10's | ₹37.50 | Medrol | ₹111.56 | 66% Save |
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