Comparing Methylprednisolone vs Xenaderm
Methylprednisolone | Xenaderm |
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Methylprednisolone | Xenaderm (balsam peru/castor oil/trypsin) |
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Prescription only
Methylprednisolone 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... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Dermatologic Lesion. Xenaderm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Dermatologic Lesion
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More about Methylprednisolone | More about Xenaderm (balsam peru/castor oil/trypsin) | ||||||||
Generic Status | |||||||||
No lower-cost generic available |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Methylprednisolone has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 470 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Xenaderm has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: methylprednisolone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Xenaderm side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, Solu-Medrol | Other balsam peru/castor oil/trypsin brands include: Allanderm-T, Dermuspray, Granulderm, Granumed, Revina NLT, TBC | ||||||||
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 |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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 N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 588 drugs are known to interact with methylprednisolone:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 24, 1957 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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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.
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