A-Methapred
- Generic Name: methylprednisolone sodium succinate
- Brand Name: A-Methapred
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A-Methapred Side Effects Center
What Is A-Methapred?
A-Methapred (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) is an anti-inflammatory steroid used to treat conditions such as arthritis, lupus, dermatitis, Steven's-Johnson Syndrome, asthma, eye inflammation, ulcerative colitis, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, and more. A-Methapred is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of A-Methapred?
Common side effects of A-Methapred include:
- muscle weakness
- peptic ulcer
- slow wound healing
- thinning skin
- facial redness
- vertigo
- headache
- changes in menstrual cycle
- increased eye pressure
- nausea
- vomiting
- heartburn
- dizziness
- trouble sleeping
- appetite changes
- increased sweating
- acne
- fluid retention
- abdominal bloating
- high blood pressure
- injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling)
Dosage for A-Methapred
Dosage recommendations for A-Methapred vary for each individual. Talk to your doctor about your individual dosage recommendation.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with A-Methapred?
Cyclosporin can interact with A-Methapred. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Do not take A-Methapred while getting vaccinated for smallpox. Prolonged use of A-Methapred may cause optic nerve damage, eye infections, or glaucoma.
A-Methapred During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
Caution should be exercised if you take A-Methapred while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our A-Methapred (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
A-Methapred Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
- shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain;
- severe depression, changes in personality, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- new or unusual pain in an arm or leg or in your back;
- severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting;
- bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- a seizure (convulsions); or
- low potassium--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.
Methylprednisolone can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.
Common side effects may include:
- weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso);
- slow wound healing;
- muscle pain or weakness;
- thinning skin, increased sweating;
- stomach discomfort, bloating;
- headache; or
- changes in your menstrual periods.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for A-Methapred (Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate)
A-Methapred Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Sodium retention, Fluid retention, Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, Potassium loss, Hypokalemic alkalosis, Hypertension
Musculoskeletal
Muscle weakness, Steroid myopathy, Loss of muscle mass, Severe arthralgia, Vertebral compression fractures, Aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, Pathologic fracture of long bones, Osteoporosis
Gastrointestinal
Peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage, Pancreatitis, Abdominal distention, and Ulcerative esophagitis
Dermatologic
Impaired wound healing, Thin fragile skin, Petechiae and ecchymoses, Facial erythema, Increased sweating, May suppress reactions to skin tests
Neurological
Increased intracranial pressure with papilledema (pseudo-tumor cerebri) usually after treatment, Convulsions, Vertigo, Headache
Endocrine
Development of Cushingoid state, Suppression of growth in children, Secondary adrenocortical and pituitary unresponsiveness, particularly in times of stress, as in trauma, surgery or illness, Menstrual irregularities, Decreased carbohydrate tolerance, Manifestations of latent diabetes mellitus, Increased requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetics
Ophthalmic
Posterior subcapsular cataracts, Increased intraocular pressure, Glaucoma, Exophthalmos
Metabolic
Negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism
The following additional adverse reactions are related to parenteral corticosteroid therapy: Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, Subcutaneous and cutaneous atrophy, Sterile abscess, Anaphylactic reaction with or without circulatory collapse, cardiac arrest, bronchospasm, Urticaria, Nausea and vomiting, Cardiac arrhythmias; hypotension or hypertension
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for A-Methapred (Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate)
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