Depopred 40 mg/ml Injection 2 ml

About DEPOPRED 40 mg Injection

DEPOPRED 40 mg Injection is a corticosteroid (steroid) medicine used to treat various inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune conditions. It helps reduce inflammation, swelling, and allergic reactions in diseases affecting the skin, eyes, lungs, joints, and immune system, such as asthma, arthritis, lupus, and severe allergies.

Medicinal Benefits

• Reduces inflammation: Relieves redness, swelling, and pain caused by inflammatory disorders.
• Treats allergic reactions: Helps manage symptoms of severe allergies and hypersensitivity.
• Controls autoimmune conditions: Reduces the body’s immune response in diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Improves skin and eye conditions: Effective in treating severe skin rashes, dermatitis, and eye inflammation.
• Prevents organ damage: By controlling inflammation, it helps protect organs from long-term damage.

How DEPOPRED 40 mg Injection Works
DEPOPRED 40 mg Injection contains methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid that blocks the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins and cytokines) responsible for inflammation and allergic reactions. This action helps relieve pain, swelling, itching, and other inflammatory symptoms.

Directions for Use

• Given by a doctor or nurse via injection into a muscle, joint, or vein depending on your condition.
• Do not self-administer the injection.
• The dose and duration are decided by your doctor based on the medical condition and response to treatment.
• Do not stop the medication suddenly; your doctor will advise gradual dose reduction to prevent withdrawal effects.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Headache or dizziness
• Sweating or mood changes
• Swelling in hands, feet, or ankles (edema)
• Thinning of skin
• Increased risk of infections
• Behavioral changes
• Bone density reduction (with long-term use)

Most side effects are temporary and subside as your body adjusts to the medicine. Contact your doctor if they persist or worsen.

Safety Advice

• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol as it may worsen side effects.
• Pregnancy: Use only if prescribed; may not be safe during pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before use.
• Driving: Avoid driving if you experience dizziness, blurred vision, or fatigue.
• Kidney: Generally safe for patients with kidney conditions; follow medical advice.
• Liver: Use with caution in liver disease; consult your doctor for dose adjustment.

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, mood disorders, or liver problems.
• Avoid exposure to infected individuals (measles, chickenpox, flu) as steroids lower immune resistance.
• Long-term use may require regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar, bone health, and eye exams.

Missed Dose
If you miss a scheduled injection, consult your doctor immediately for guidance. Do not take a double dose.

Uses

• Allergic conditions
• Rheumatic disorders
• Skin disorders (eczema, psoriasis)
• Eye inflammation
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Severe asthma or autoimmune diseases

Keywords
DEPOPRED 40 mg Injection, Methylprednisolone Injection, Corticosteroid injection, Anti-inflammatory medicine, Allergy treatment injection, Rheumatoid arthritis injection, Steroid for inflammation