methylprednisolone

noun
meth·​yl·​pred·​nis·​o·​lone | \ ˌme-thəl-pred-ˈni-sə-ˌlōn How to pronounce methylprednisolone (audio) \

Definition of methylprednisolone

: a glucocorticoid C22H30O5 that is a derivative of prednisolone and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent also : any of several of its salts (such as an acetate) used similarly

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More case reports and side effects' The woman was treated with an IV of methylprednisolone, a drug used to treat severe allergic reactions. Susan Scutti, CNN, "Teen develops 'wet lung' after vaping for just 3 weeks," 17 May 2018 After calling an ambulance, her worried acupuncturist administered methylprednisolone, a drug used to calm allergic reactions. Susan Scutti, CNN, "Live bee sting acupuncture is deadly for Madrid woman," 22 Mar. 2018 Personnel at the apitherapy clinic were unprepared for the medical emergency and could only provide her with methylprednisolone, a drug that reduces inflammation. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Woman dies from bee-sting therapy that Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow promote," 21 Mar. 2018 Heudebert started the man on methylprednisolone, a steroid medication that can reduce the pain and swelling of gout rapidly. Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, "Why Had This Man’s Arthritis Become Unbearable Overnight?," 31 Aug. 2017 Endo will transfer products made in Huntsville, primarily generic medicines including hydrocodone/APAP, oxycodone, oxybutynin, prednisone, and methylprednisolone, to its other manufacturing sites. Linda Loyd, Philly.com, "Endo to close Alabama facilities, cut 875 jobs," 21 July 2017

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First Known Use of methylprednisolone

1957, in the meaning defined above

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methylprednisolone

noun
meth·​yl·​pred·​nis·​o·​lone | \ -pred-ˈnis-ə-ˌlōn How to pronounce methylprednisolone (audio) \

Medical Definition of methylprednisolone

: a glucocorticoid C22H30O5 that is a derivative of prednisolone and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent also : any of several of its salts (as an acetate) used similarly — see medrol