MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack and Physostigmine

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

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack 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 Dose Pack may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: physostigmine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Antilirium

Physostigmine affects chemicals in the body that control the signals sent from the nervous system to the muscles to activate muscle movement.

Physostigmine is used to reverse the effects of certain drugs or substances that interfere with this nerve-muscle communication. Such substances include atropine, scopolamine, belladonna, antihistamines, some antidepressants, and other anticholinergic (AN tye KOE lin ER jik) drugs.

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