Quick Facts for Methigen 125mg Injection
- Chemical Class
- Glucocorticoids
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- HORMONES
Composition of Methigen 125mg Injection
- Methylprednisolone (125mg)
Uses of Methigen 125mg Injection
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
- Treatment of Eye disorders
Side Effects of Methigen 125mg Injection
- Nausea
- Behavioral changes
- Sweating
- Edema (swelling)
- Mood changes
- Upset stomach
- Thinning of skin
- Increased risk of infection
- Reduction in bone density
Safety Advice for Methigen 125mg Injection
- Alcohol (UNSAFE): It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Methigen 125mg Injection.
- Pregnancy (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): Methigen 125mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast Feeding (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): Information regarding the use of Methigen 125mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving (UNSAFE): Methigen 125mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Methigen 125mg Injection. This may affect your driving ability.
- Kidney (SAFE IF PRESCRIBED): Methigen 125mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Methigen 125mg Injection is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
- Liver (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): There is limited information available on the use of Methigen 125mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What to do if you miss a dose of Methigen 125mg Injection
If you missed a dose of Methigen 125mg Injection consult your doctor.
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Quick Facts
About Methigen 125mg Injection
Methigen 125mg Injection is a type of medicine called a steroid. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin.Methigen 125mg Injection is usually given as an injection by your doctor into a vein, joint, or muscle. The amount you are given will depend on what you are being treated for and how much you need to control your symptoms. If you are using this medication at home, learn exactly how to do it correctly from your doctor. You should always take the amount prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use it more often. Taking a higher dose will not improve your condition faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well. Do not suddenly stop this medication as your condition may become worse. It should always be stopped gradually.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dizziness, sweating, and swelling in your hands or ankles (edema). If these side effects bother you or will not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Steroids may also lower your ability to fight infections so avoid being near people who might pass on infections such as measles, chickenpox, or flu. Do not receive a live vaccine while using this medicine. Steroids can affect growth in children.Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have brittle bones (osteoporosis), mood disorders, high blood pressure, or liver disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, this medicine may increase blood glucose levels which can worsen diabetes. Many other drugs may affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all other medicines you are using. This is done to make sure it is safe to use. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. If this medicine is used for a long time you will be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density as well as an eye examination.
How It Works
Methigen 125mg Injection is a type of medicine called a steroid. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin.Methigen 125mg Injection is usually given as an injection by your doctor into a vein, joint, or muscle. The amount you are given will depend on what you are being treated for and how much you need to control your symptoms. If you are using this medication at home, learn exactly how to do it correctly from your doctor. You should always take the amount prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use it more often. Taking a higher dose will not improve your condition faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well. Do not suddenly stop this medication as your condition may become worse. It should always be stopped gradually.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dizziness, sweating, and swelling in your hands or ankles (edema). If these side effects bother you or will not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Steroids may also lower your ability to fight infections so avoid being near people who might pass on infections such as measles, chickenpox, or flu. Do not receive a live vaccine while using this medicine. Steroids can affect growth in children.Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have brittle bones (osteoporosis), mood disorders, high blood pressure, or liver disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, this medicine may increase blood glucose levels which can worsen diabetes. Many other drugs may affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all other medicines you are using. This is done to make sure it is safe to use. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. If this medicine is used for a long time you will be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density as well as an eye examination.
How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
What if you miss a dose?
If you missed a dose of Methigen 125mg Injection consult your doctor.
Storage
Store below 30C
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Composition of Methigen 125mg Injection
Uses of Methigen 125mg Injection
Key Benefits of Methigen 125mg Injection
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions Methigen 125mg Injection is used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune systems response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions. This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctors advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
Side Effects of Methigen 125mg Injection
- Nausea
- Behavioral changes
- Sweating
- Edema (swelling)
- Mood changes
- Upset stomach
- Thinning of skin
- Increased risk of infection
- Reduction in bone density
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Methigen 125mg Injection
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Methigen 125mg Injection.
Methigen 125mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Methigen 125mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Methigen 125mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Methigen 125mg Injection. This may affect your driving ability.
Methigen 125mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Methigen 125mg Injection is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Methigen 125mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
- National Health Portal (India) — Government of India National Health Portal