Additional Information
Manufacturer | PFIZER INC/CONSUMR HLTHCR |
Mfg number | 00009-0047-22 |
Legal category | Prescription only medicine |
Pharmaceutical form | Powder for injection |
Active ingredient | Methylprednisolone sodium succinate |
Volume | 2 ml |
Strength | 125 mg per vial |
Route of administration | IV or IM only |
Class of drug | Glucocorticoids |
Description
SOLU-MEDROL 125 MG PF Act-O-Vial SDV is available in a 2 mL single-dose vial of sterile powder for injection. Each vial contains 125 mg of methylprednisolone and 53.8 mg of sodium. It is preservative free. The vial comes in a box of 25 each. The powder is supplied with water for injection as a diluent. The active ingredient methylprednisolone belongs to the class of glucocorticoids that works by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system. The medication used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. The injection is administered via intravenous or intramuscular injection. It is typically given in a hospital or clinic setting, as it requires a healthcare professional to administer the injection.
SOLU-MEDROL 125 mg is used for the treatment of severe and life-threatening conditions, and is often used in patients who are not responding to other forms of treatment. It can be used to reduce inflammation and pain, improve mobility, and prevent further damage to the affected joints. The medicine shall be used with caution under the supervision of a healthcare professional.