Metysolon

Methylprednisolone

Trade Name:

Metysolon

Product Code:

SA16900

Active Substance:

Methylprednisolone

Dosage/Volume:

4 mg

Pharmaceutical Form:

Tablets

Package:

Box x 10

ATC Classification System:

H Systemic Hormonal Preparations, excluding Sex Hormones and Insulins

OTC:

No

RX:

Yes

Product Registration:

Albania

Metysolon – 4 mg Tablets

Metysolon contains the active substance methylprednisolone, which is a glucocorticoid (hormone of the adrenal gland) that acts on metabolism, saline balance (electrolytes) and tissue function.

Metysolon is indicated for the treatment of diseases that require systemic therapy with glucocorticoids. These include, depending on the appearance and severity, e.g.:

  • Rheumatic diseases
  • Bronchial and lung diseases
  • Diseases of upper airways
  • Skin diseases
  • Blood diseases / Tumor diseases
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
  • Hormonal replacement therapy

Metysolon 4 mg can be used also:

  • to suppress the body’s defense (immunosuppression) after transplantation in the context of conventional combination therapies,
  • as a complementary measure in cytostatic or radiotherapy in existing schemes for combination therapy, palliative therapy (disease-reducing treatment) and antiemetic therapy (treatment against vomiting).

ATC CODE:
H02AB04

Shelf life:
48 months