A-Methapred injection and Calcitriol

• 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: calcitriol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Calcijex, Rocaltrol

Calcitriol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from the stomach.

Calcitriol is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people who have chronic kidney failure and are not receiving dialysis.

Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency in people with hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid glands) caused by surgery, disease, or other conditions.

Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) and metabolic bone disease in people who are receiving dialysis.

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