Wempredsol Injection

Composition Methylprednisolone (40mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack vial of 1 Injection
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Glucocorticoids
Action Class Glucocorticoids
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Manufacturer Wembrace Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.
Manufacturer address B-6/9,Commercial Complex Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029

Wempredsol Injection is a type of medicine called a steroid. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin.

Wempredsol Injection is usually given as an injection by your doctor into a vein, joint, or muscle. The amount you are given will depend on what you are being treated for and how much you need to control your symptoms. If you are using this medication at home, learn exactly how to do it correctly from your doctor. You should always take the amount prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use it more often. Taking a higher dose will not improve your condition faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well. Do not suddenly stop this medication as your condition may become worse. It should always be stopped gradually.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dizziness, sweating, and swelling in your hands or ankles (edema). If these side effects bother you or will not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Steroids may also lower your ability to fight infections so avoid being near people who might pass on infections such as measles, chickenpox, or flu. Do not receive a live vaccine while using this medicine. Steroids can affect growth in children.

Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have brittle bones (osteoporosis), mood disorders, high blood pressure, or liver disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, this medicine may increase blood glucose levels which can worsen diabetes. Many other drugs may affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all other medicines you are using. This is done to make sure it is safe to use. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. If this medicine is used for a long time you will be asked for regular monitoring of blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density as well as an eye examination.

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Treatment of Skin disorders

Treatment of Eye disorders

Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Wempredsol Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Q: What if you forget to take Wempredsol Injection?
A: If you missed a dose of Wempredsol Injection consult your doctor.

Wempredsol Injection helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.

Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.

Wempredsol Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.

Do not stop taking Wempredsol Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Q. How does Wempredsol Injection work?

Wempredsol Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.

Q. Is Wempredsol Injection a steroid?

Yes, Wempredsol Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Wempredsol Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).

Q. What is Wempredsol Injection used for?

Wempredsol Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It is also helpful in treating autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage) and certain eye disorders.

Q. How is Wempredsol Injection administered?

Wempredsol Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). The doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Wempredsol Injection.

Q. Is Wempredsol Injection better than Prednisone?

Clinical studies have shown that Wempredsol Injection is more strong and efficient than Prednisone. It stays in our body for a longer duration and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.

Q. Does Wempredsol Injection cause weight gain?

Wempredsol Injection can cause weight gain especially when high doses taken for a long time or repeated short courses are taken. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Wempredsol Injection.

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Wempredsol Injection is used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions. This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Nausea

Behavioral changes

Sweating

Edema (swelling)

Mood changes

Upset stomach

Thinning of skin

Increased risk of infection

Reduction in bone density

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Wempredsol Injection.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Wempredsol Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Wempredsol Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:UNSAFE

Wempredsol Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Wempredsol Injection. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Wempredsol Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Wempredsol Injection is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Wempredsol Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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