A-Methapred injection and Accolate

• Generic Name: methylprednisolone
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: A-methapred, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack

A-Methapred is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

A-Methapred is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

A-Methapred may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zafirlukast
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Accolate

Accolate is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Accolate is used for chronic treatment of asthma, and to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 5 years old.

Do not give Accolate to a child younger than 5 years without a doctor's advice.

Accolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.