Depo Medrol 80 mg
Can also be use to suppress the immune system It is quick-acting and has a longer period of activity than prednisone or prednisolone
Depo-Medrol is a synthetic corticosteroid use in the treatment of many different conditions, including autoimmune diseases such as lupus and some hemolytic anemias. It is also use to treat asthma and certain skin diseases in cats.
How it works: has an effect on virtually every organ system in the body. Depo-Medrol is a corticosteroid that blocks the production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions. Depo-Medrol Injection for Dogs and Horses is use to modify the body’s immune response
This preparation is especially beneficial in relieving pruritus and inflammation of allergic dermatitis, acute moist dermatitis, dry eczema, urticaria, bronchial asthma, pollen sensitivities and otitis externa in dogs; allergic dermatitis and moist and dry eczema in cats. Onset of relief may begin within a few hours to a few days following injection and may persist for a few days to six weeks. Symptoms may be expect to recur if the cause of the allergic reaction is still present, in which case retreatment may be indicate. In treating acute hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylactic shock, intravenous SOLU-DELTA-CORTEF® Sterile Powder containing prednisolone sodium succinate, as well as other appropriate treatments, should be use.
Overwhelming Infections with Severe Toxicity.
In dogs and cats moribund from overwhelmingly severe infections for which antibacterial therapy is available (eg, critical pneumonia, pyometritis), DEPO-MEDROL may be lifesaving, acting to inhibit the inflammatory reaction, which itself may be lethal; preventing vascular collapse and preserving the integrity of the blood vessels; modifying the patient’s reaction to drugs; and preventing or reducing the exudative reaction which often complicates certain infections. As supportive therapy, it improves the general attitude of the animal being treat. All necessary procedures for the establishment of a bacterial diagnosis should be carry out whenever possible before institution of therapy. Corticosteroid therapy in the presence of infection should be administer for the shortest possible time compatible with maintenance of an adequate response, and antibacterial therapy should be continue for at least three days after the hormone has been withdrawn. Combined hormone and antibacterial therapy does not obviate the need for indicated surgical treatment.