Label: METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE injection, suspension

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated July 25, 2024

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
    NOT FOR USE IN NEONATES - CONTAINS BENZYL ALCOHOL - NOT FOR INTRAVENOUS USE
  • DESCRIPTION
    Methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension, USP is a sterile anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid for intramuscular, intra-articular, soft tissue, or intralesional injection. It is available in ...
  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    Glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt retaining properties, are ...
  • INDICATIONS & USAGE
    A. FOR INTRAMUSCULAR ADMINISTRATION - When oral therapy is not feasible and the strength, dosage form, and route of administration of the drug reasonably lend the preparation to the treatment of ...
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    Methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the product and its constituents.      Intramuscular corticosteroid ...
  • WARNINGS
    Serious Neurologic Adverse Reactions with Epidural Administration - Serious neurologic events, some resulting in death, have been reported with epidural injection of corticosteroids. Specific ...
  • PRECAUTIONS
    General - When multidose vials are used, special care to prevent contamination of the contents is essential. A povidone-iodine solution or similar product is recommended to cleanse the vial top ...
  • ADVERSE REACTIONS
    The following adverse reactions have been reported with Methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension or other corticosteroids: Allergic reactions: Allergic or hypersensitivity reactions ...
  • OVERDOSAGE
    Treatment of acute overdosage is by supportive and symptomatic therapy. For chronic overdosage in the face of severe disease requiring continuous steroid therapy, the dosage of the corticosteroid ...
  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
    NOTE: CONTAINS BENZYL ALCOHOL (see - WARNINGSand - PRECAUTIONS: Pediatric Use) Because of possible physical incompatibilities, Methylprednisolone acetate Sterile Aqueous ...
  • HOW SUPPLIED
    Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP is available as white to off white aqueous sterile suspension. The drug product is presented in 5 mL and 10 mL clear USP tubular Type I glass ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    DRUG: METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE - GENERIC: METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE - DOSAGE: INJECTION, SUSPENSION - ADMINSTRATION: INTRAMUSCULAR - NDC: 70518-4045-0 - PACKAGING: 5 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE - OUTER ...
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