Methylprednisolone
Uses
Methylprednisolone is used for the treatment of severe allergic reaction, allergic disorders, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders, inflammation and nephrotic syndrome.
How it Works
Methylprednisolone is known as a corticosteroid. Methylprednisolone has anti-inflammatory, metabolic, immune, and hormonal effects on the body. Methylprednisolone works to treat the conditions by affecting the body`s release of the substances that trigger inflammation. This release of the substances normally occurs due to an immune system response, however, Methylprednisolone works by stopping it, which leads to the treatment of of the conditions listed.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Methylprednisolone may suffer from such side effects;
Acne,
Bloated abdomen,
Appetite changes,
Muscular soreness,
Dryness of the scalp or thinner hair,
Electrolyte imbalance,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Bone degradation,
Facial swelling,
Increased risk of infection,
Insomnia,
Increased hair growth,
Vomiting,
Muscle disorders,
Black and bloody stools
Sulfacetamide
Uses
Sulfacetamide is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and the symptoms it can cause
How it Works
Sulfacetamide is known as an antibiotic. Sulfacetamide stops bacteria from producing folic acid, folic acid is a vitamin required for the bacterial replication. Thus this causes the bacteria to stop growing and stops the infection from spreading
Common Side effects
Patients who take Sulfacetamide may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Skin rash,
Allergic reaction