Methylprednisolone injection and Primacor

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

Methylprednisolone is a steroid 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: milrinone
• Dosage Forms: Injection
• Other Brand Names: Primacor, Primacor IV.

Primacor is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries.

Primacor is used as a short-term treatment for life-threatening heart failure.

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