Methylprednisolone sodium succinate is a corticosteroid medication that reduces inflammation. This leads to a reduction in pain and improvement of a variety of symptoms associated with injury, inflammation and allergy. Methylprednisolone sodium succinate is used in emergency or acute type conditions where a rapid response is required.

Uses of Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection-

• Arthritis
• Blood disorders
• Severe allergic reactions
• Certain cancers
• Eye conditions
• Skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases
• Immune system disorders

Side effects-

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Heartburn (often due to peptic ulceration)
• Muscle weakness and wasting
• Osteoporosis and fractures
• Increased susceptibility to infection (such as thrush)
• Prolonged time for wounds to heal
• Irregular menstruation
• Weight gain
• Acne