Medrol Dosepak Alternatives Compared
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| Medrol Dosepak methylprednisolone Remove Medrol Dosepak from your drug comparison | Meloxicam Remove Meloxicam from your drug comparison | Prednisone Remove Prednisone from your drug comparison |
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Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Adrenogenital Syndrome, Asthma - Maintenance, Asthma - acute, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatologic Lesion, Gout - Acute, Immunosuppression, Inflammatory... View more |
Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more |
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Medrol Dosepak side effects document. |
See the full meloxicam side effects document. |
See the full prednisone side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Medrol Dosepak prices and generic prices |
View all meloxicam prices |
View all prednisone prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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| Other methylprednisolone brands include: Depo-Medrol, Medrol, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, Solu-Medrol | Anjeso, Mobic, Vivlodex | Rayos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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3.5 hours |
20 hours |
36 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 509 drugs are known to interact with Medrol Dosepak:
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A total of 358 drugs are known to interact with meloxicam:
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A total of 511 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
April 13, 2000 |
February 21, 1955 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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