Drug details

Depo Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension)

type of Corticosteroids

Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate) is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used to treat pain and swelling that occurs with arthritis and other joint disorders. It may also be used to treat conditions such as blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/intestinal/kidney/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Depo-Medrol is available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Arthritis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• increased sweating,
• trouble sleeping,
• heartburn,
• appetite changes,
• acne, or
• injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling).

The following drugs are related to Depo Medrol, either as a replacement or used together:

• Orencia (abatacept)
• Humira (adalimumab injection solution for subcutaneous administration)
• Azasan (azathioprine)
• Dexabliss (dexamethasone tablets)
• TaperDex (dexamethasone tablets)
• gamaSTAN (immune globulin (human) for injection)
• Remicade (infliximab)
• Medrol (methylprednisolone)
• Prednisone (prednisone tablets, usp)