Ingredient

Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid component that suppresses inflammation and immune responses.

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MFDS ingredient code M223027

What does it do?

Methylprednisolone is a synthetic adrenal cortex hormone used to reduce inflammation and allergic reactions. It is primarily included in pharmaceuticals to regulate excessive reactions of the immune system. This component works systemically and is used to treat various inflammatory diseases.

Methylprednisolone inhibits the production of substances in the body that cause inflammation and decreases the activity of immune cells. This helps to reduce inflammation and swelling while regulating excessive immune responses. As a result, it alleviates pain and tissue damage.

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Good to know

Methylprednisolone has a stronger anti-inflammatory effect compared to other corticosteroids and has a moderate duration of action. Therefore, it is widely used for the treatment of acute and chronic inflammation. Additionally, management of side effects is relatively easy.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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