How does DEPO-MEDROL work?

DEPO-MEDROL works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of DEPO-MEDROL?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for DEPO-MEDROL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is DEPO-MEDROL the same as Multi-Specialty Kit?

Multi-Specialty Kit is a brand name for DEPO-MEDROL. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

DEPO-MEDROL

Q: What is DEPO-MEDROL used for?

DEPO-MEDROL (brand name Multi-Specialty Kit) is a Other indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE A. For Intramuscular Administration When oral therapy is not feasible and the strength, dosage form, and route of administration of the drug reasonably lend the preparation to the treatment of the condition.

Other

Brand names: Multi-Specialty Kit

Infiltration, Intra-articular, Intralesional, Intramuscular

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE A. For Intramuscular Administration When oral therapy is not feasible and the strength

dosage form

and route of administration of the drug reasonably lend the preparation to the treatment of the condition

atopic dermatitis

contact dermatitis

drug hypersensitivity reactions

Contraindications

• except when administered as an intra-articular injection for localized joint conditions (see WARNINGS : Infections
• Fungal Infections ).
• CONTRAINDICATIONS Lidocaine hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Serious Neurologic Adverse Reactions with Epidural Administration Serious neurologic events, some resulting in death, have been reported with epidural injection of corticosteroids
These serious neurologic events have been reported with and without use of fluoroscopy
These infections may be mild, but can be severe and at times fatal
In such patients, corticosteroid-induced immunosuppression may lead to Strongyloides hyperinfection and dissemination with widespread larval migration, often accompanied by severe enterocolitis and potentially fatal gram-negative septicemia

Known Side Effects

0 documented side effects by frequency

No structured side effect data available.

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → DEPO-MEDROL openFDA label JSON → DEPO-MEDROL FAERS adverse-event reports → DEPO-MEDROL ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of DEPO-MEDROL

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Infiltration, Intra-articular, Intralesional, Intramuscular