# Methylprednisolone (Dyural 40 Kit)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/methylprednisolone
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Methylprednisolone?

Methylprednisolone (brand name: Dyural 40 Kit) is a prescription medication used to treat hematologic disease and erythema multiforme. Across the United States, 120,000 doctors prescribe Methylprednisolone to approximately 3.6 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Dyural 40 Kit

## Indications

Methylprednisolone is prescribed for several conditions including hematologic diseases, erythema multiforme, leukemia, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Hematologic Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hematologic-diseases)
- [Erythema Multiforme](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/erythema-multiforme)
- [Leukemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/leukemia)
- [Asthma](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/asthma)
- [Tuberculosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tuberculosis)
- [Pulmonary](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pulmonary)
- [Rheumatic Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rheumatic-diseases)
- [Colitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/colitis)
- [Ulcerative](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/ulcerative)
- [Synovitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/synovitis)
- [Multiple Sclerosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/multiple-sclerosis)
- [Dermatitis Herpetiformis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/dermatitis-herpetiformis)

## Mechanism of action

Bupivacaine blocks the generation and the conduction of nerve impulses, presumably by increasing the threshold for electrical excitation in the nerve, by slowing the propagation of the nerve impulse, and by reducing the rate of rise of the action potential. In general, the progression of anesthesia is related to the diameter, myelination, and conduction velocity of affected nerve fibers.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Corticosteroid
- Route of administration: EPIDURAL

## Common side effects

depression, related to the central nervous system

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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