Methylprednisolone for Dogs & Cats - Tabs 4mg (per tab) (Manufacturer may vary) - [Inflammatory Medication]

Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid used for a variety of conditions including allergies, inflammation, lupus, colitis, and certain forms of kidney disease. Methylprednisolone is sold per tablet and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

Key Benefits

• Methylprednisolone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication in oral form
• Used to treat diseases associated with inflammation including certain allergies, skin conditions, and types of arthritis
• Can also be used to suppress the immune system
• It is quick-acting and has a longer period of activity than prednisone or prednisolone

How It Works

Corticosteroids have anti-allergy as well as anti-inflammatory properties.

Indications

The indications for Methylprednisolone Tablets are the same as those for other anti-inflammatory steroids and comprise the various collagen, dermal, allergic, ocular, otic, and musculoskeletal conditions known to be responsive to the anti-inflammatory corticosteroids. Representative of the conditions in which the use of steroid therapy and the benefits to be derived therefrom have had repeated confirmation in the veterinary literature are:

1. dermal conditions, such as non-specific eczema, summer dermatitis, and burns;
2. allergic manifestations, such as acute urticaria, allergic dermatitis, drug and serum reactions, bronchial asthma, and pollen sensitivities;
3. ocular conditions, such as iritis, iridocyclitis, secondary glaucoma, uveitis, and chorioretinitis;
4. otic conditions, such as otitis externa;
5. musculoskeletal conditions, such as myositis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and bursitis;
6. various chronic or recurrent diseases of unknown etiology such as ulcerative colitis and nephrosis.

Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Do not give more or less than your veterinarian has prescribed. If you do not understand the directions, ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Allow plenty of water for your pet to drink. Give methylprednisolone with food to prevent stomach upset. Do not stop giving methylprednisolone suddenly if you have been giving the medication to your pet for a few weeks. Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Methylprednisolone tablets, available by prescription, are used for a variety of conditions including allergies, inflammation, Addison's disease, colitis, and certain forms of kidney disease.
• Methylprednisolone tablets belong to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
• Do not give methylprednisolone if your pet has a serious viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.

Tip: Do not stop giving methylprednisolone suddenly if you have been giving the medication to your pet for a few weeks. Give the medication with food to prevent stomach upset. Allow plenty of water for your pet to drink.

Storage:

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Possible Side Effects:

If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving methylprednisolone and seek emergency veterinary medical attention: an allergic reaction difficulty breathing swelling of the lips, tongue, or face or hives increased blood pressure severe headache or blurred vision or sudden weight gain. Other less serious side effects may occur.

Continue giving methylprednisolone and talk to your veterinarian if your pet develops insomnia nausea, vomiting, stomach upset fatigue or dizziness muscle weakness or joint pain problems with diabetes control or increased hunger or thirst.

Other side effects that may occur, rarely, may include: cataracts, glaucoma, or changes in behavior. Other side effects may occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or especially bothersome to your pet.

Cautions

Various side effects can occur. Be sure to tell your veterinarian what medications you are giving to your pet.