MedPREDkit Plus and Velphoro

• Generic Name: methylprednisolone
• Dosage Forms: tablets kit
• Other Brand Names: Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, A-methapred, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol

Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid medicine that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Methylprednisolone 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.

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

• Generic Name: sucroferric oxyhydroxide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, chewable
• Other Brand Names: Velphoro

Velphoro (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) is a phosphate binder that helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood) caused by elevated phosphorus.

Velphoro is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

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