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Leaflet METILPREDNISOLON ROMPHARM 500mg powder and solvent for solution for injection
- Product code:
- W69941001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- inflammation; autoimmune diseases
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- methylprednisolone (glucocorticoid)
- ATC
- H02AB04 — Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins | Corticosteroids for systemic use | Corticosteroids for systemic use, plain | Glucocorticoids
Precautions:
Hyperglycemia
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
Immunosuppression / infection risk
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. It is indicated for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, severe asthma, inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), severe allergies, dermatitis, multiple sclerosis, and certain types of cancer. It is also used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation.
Methylprednisolone works by suppressing the body's inflammatory and immune response, reducing inflammation, swelling, redness, and pain. It is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, or creams, and the method of administration depends on the condition being treated.
The dosage and duration of treatment are determined by the doctor based on the severity of the disease and the patient's response. It is important not to stop treatment abruptly, especially after long-term use, as this can lead to adrenal insufficiency.
Common side effects include increased appetite, weight gain, insomnia, irritability, high blood pressure, fluid retention, and weakened immune function. Long-term use may lead to osteoporosis, diabetes, skin thinning, or Cushing's syndrome.
Patients should strictly follow their doctor's instructions and inform their healthcare provider about other medications they are taking, as methylprednisolone can interact with other treatments. It is also important to avoid exposure to infections, as the medication can weaken the immune response.
Methylprednisolone works by suppressing the body's inflammatory and immune response, reducing inflammation, swelling, redness, and pain. It is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, or creams, and the method of administration depends on the condition being treated.
The dosage and duration of treatment are determined by the doctor based on the severity of the disease and the patient's response. It is important not to stop treatment abruptly, especially after long-term use, as this can lead to adrenal insufficiency.
Common side effects include increased appetite, weight gain, insomnia, irritability, high blood pressure, fluid retention, and weakened immune function. Long-term use may lead to osteoporosis, diabetes, skin thinning, or Cushing's syndrome.
Patients should strictly follow their doctor's instructions and inform their healthcare provider about other medications they are taking, as methylprednisolone can interact with other treatments. It is also important to avoid exposure to infections, as the medication can weaken the immune response.
General data about METILPREDNISOLON ROMPHARM 500mg
- Substance:
- methylprednisolone
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W69941001
- Concentration:
- 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder and solvent for solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 39.20 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for methylprednisolone
Concentrations available for methylprednisolone
- 1000mg
- 125mg
- 125mg/2ml
- 16mg
- 20mg
- 250mg
- 250mg/4ml
- 32mg
- 40mg
- 40mg/1ml
- 40mg/2ml
- 40mg/ml
- 4mg
- 500mg
- 500mg/7.8ml
Compensation lists for METILPREDNISOLON ROMPHARM 500mg Rompharm
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 39.20 RON
- Copayment
- 35.28 RON
- Patient
- 3.92 RON
GX (C1) - GENERIC (used in compensation list, C1, for another diagnosis)
- Price
- 39.20 RON
- Copayment
- 39.20 RON
- Patient
- 0.00 RON
NHP 9.7 (C2) - Outpatient treatment of transplant patients
- Price
- 39.20 RON
- Copayment
- 39.20 RON
- Patient
- 0.00 RON