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MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack methylprednisolone Remove MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack from your drug comparison Meloxicam Remove Meloxicam from your drug comparison Prednisone Remove Prednisone from your drug comparison

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack side effects document.

See the full meloxicam side effects document.

See the full prednisone side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 21 tablet
Dosage 4 mg
Per Unit* $0.90
Cost* $18.86

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 7.5 mg
Per Unit* $1.09
Cost* $54.60

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $1.07
Cost* $10.70

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other methylprednisolone brands include: Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, Solu-Medrol Anjeso, Mobic, Vivlodex Rayos

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

3.5 hours

20 hours

36 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Excluding First Trimester

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

First Trimester

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Excluding First Trimester

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

First Trimester

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 509 drugs are known to interact with MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack:

  • 87 major drug interactions (247 brand and generic names)
  • 385 moderate drug interactions (1552 brand and generic names)
  • 37 minor drug interactions (212 brand and generic names)

A total of 358 drugs are known to interact with meloxicam:

  • 91 major drug interactions (390 brand and generic names)
  • 261 moderate drug interactions (1082 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)

A total of 511 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:

  • 61 major drug interactions (171 brand and generic names)
  • 411 moderate drug interactions (1610 brand and generic names)
  • 39 minor drug interactions (217 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as methylPREDNISolone... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using meloxicam together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

April 13, 2000

February 21, 1955

WADA Class

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N/A

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Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

N/A

Related Treatment Guide

** 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.

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