Rules for using methylprednisolone for strep throat
Methylprednisolone is commonly prescribed by doctors in the form of tablets that are swallowed by mouth. Use methylprednisolone as directed by your doctor. The dose of methylprednisolone for strep throat generally ranges between 4-48 mg per day in one or two divided doses. Check the drug packaging label for proper dosage instructions.
The dose of methylprednisolone for strep throat can be different for each patient. The factors that determine the dose of methylprednisolone are the health condition to be treated, its severity, the patient's body response to the drug, and also body weight (especially for pediatric patients). For pediatric patients, doctors usually start in the lowest dose.
Take methylprednisolone with or without food. If you experience abdominal pain after taking medication, you should take this medicine with food or after meals, to reduce stomach irritation. The use of methylprednisolone for strep throat in the long term or exceeding the dose can increase the risk of adrenal gland disorders. Therefore, the dose must be according to doctor's orders. Increasing and reducing drug dosages also need to be done gradually to reduce side effects and prevent withdrawal symptoms.
You are not advised to use the drug methylprednisolone if you have a yeast infection anywhere in your body. Therefore, before using methylprednisolone, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, and about all other medicines that you are currently taking. There are many other diseases that can be influenced by steroid use, and many other drugs that can affect the efficacy of this drug.
What are the methylprednisolone drug brands available in Indonesia
You can get methylprednisolone for strep throat or for other diseases, by getting a generic drug, or choosing the following brands available in Indonesia, including:
- Advantan
- Cormetison
- Depo-Medrol
- Fumethyl
- Gamesolone
- Glomeson
- Hexilon
- Introl
- Lameson
- Medrol
- Mesol
- Metrison
- Prednox
- Prolon 8
- Rhemafar
- Sanexon
- Simdrol
- Solu-Medrol
- Sonicor 4
- Tison
- Toras
- Tropidrol
- Xilon
- Yalone
What to do if you forget to take methylprednisolone for strep throat?
If you forget one dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. But when it is nearing the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosage schedule. Do not double the dose at once.
Do not also stop taking drugs suddenly without the doctor's approval. Some conditions can become more severe, or you may experience "sakaw" (for example, feeling weak, losing weight, nausea, muscle aches, headaches, fatigue, dizziness) when this drug is suddenly stopped. Inform your doctor if your condition has not improved or has worsened.