Methylprednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid that possesses potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.
Basic Information
English Name: Methylprednisolone
CAS Number: 83-43-2
Molecular Formula: C22H30O5
Molecular Weight: 374.47
Indications and Uses
Methylprednisolone is primarily used in the treatment of a wide range of inflammatory, immunological, and acute critical conditions, including but not limited to:
Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis
Rheumatic disorders like acute rheumatic myocarditis and polymyalgia rheumatica
Respiratory diseases such as acute bronchitis and bronchial asthma
Infectious conditions like pyelonephritis and ulcerative colitis
Neurological diseases, e.g., cerebral edema caused by brain tumors
Prevention of rejection after organ transplantation
Nausea and vomiting induced by cancer chemotherapy
