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Discover everything you need to know about Autoimmune disorders with our collection of informative articles, related drugs and clinic lists.
Drugs Related to Autoimmune disorders
Drugs
Methylprednisolone
Used for: Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Autoimmune disorders
Chinese name:
甲基培尼皮質醇
What is Methylprednisolone for?

Methylprednisolone belongs to a class of medications called glucocorticoids. It works by suppressing the immune system and reducing inflammation to treat various diseases. It can be used to treat, but not limited to, hematologic diseases (immune thrombocytopenia), allergies (dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity, rhinitis, asthma), gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), rheumatic diseases (gout, rheumatoid arthritis), neurologic diseases (multiple sclerosis) and other many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Brands in Hong Kong
Advantan
Depo-Medrol
Medason
Solu Medrol
Available dosage
  • 0.10% (Cream)
  • 4mg (Tablets)
  • 40mg/mL (Suspension For Injection)
  • 0.10% (Ointment)
  • 40mg / 125mg / 250mg / 500mg (Injections)
More details

The content above is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.

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Chan Ka Ho, Johnny Clinic
Suite 304, New World Tower, 16-18 Queen's Road
2522 6626
Central Exit G
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Mak Lai Wo Clinic
Room 101, Kamming House, 49-51 Queen's Road C
2522 3183
Hong Kong Exit C
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PacifiCare (12/F)
12/F , 26 Nathan Road
2366 1888
3952 8188
Tsim Sha Tsui Exit F
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A
Arthritis
B
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C
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F
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G
Giant cell arteritis
Gout
J
Joint movement
M
Muscle spasm
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Myasthenia gravis
N
Neuromuscular disorders
Nocturnal leg cramps
O
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Osteomalacia
Osteopetrosis
Osteoporosis
P
Paget's disease
R
Rheumatic disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
S
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