Definition: Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.
Input: Recently, the brand-name form of methylprednisolone, Medrol, was made available in a 4 mg tablet. A doctor's prescription is required. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions carefully when taking this medicine. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) is a corticosteroid that relieves inflammation and improves problems caused by a decrease in adrenal gland function. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following serious side effects: Signs of infection, which may include fever, chills, or sore throat. Bloody, black, or tarry stools. Vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Increased hunger, thirst, or urination. Mental or mood changes. Methylprednisolone is the generic form of the brand-name drug Solu-Medrol, a corticosteroid that relieves inflammation and improves problems caused by a decrease in adrenal gland function. The medicine is used to treat a variety of conditions, including: Multiple sclerosis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved methylprednisolone in 1957. Solu-Medrol is manufactured by Pharmacia and Upjohn Company, a division of Pfizer, Inc. Methylprednisolone Warnings. Before taking methylprednisolone, tell your doctor if you have or have had: A fungal infection or any other type of infection; Allergies to medicines or foods Talk to your doctor before receiving any vaccination while on methylprednisolone. Also, if you haven't had chickenpox, measles, or shingles, avoid contact with anyone who does. If you have diabetes, methylprednisolone may affect your blood sugar levels. 3. Your age and health older age and poor health will generally increase the time the drug stays in your system. 4. Body mass generally the bigger you are the longer a drug will remain in your system. Methylprednisolone has a medium half life range of 18 to 36 hours - meaning it takes the body 18 to 36 hours to clear 50% of the drug. All these factors along with the drugs half life determine how long it remains in your system. Sorry I could not be more specific. Solu-Medrol is manufactured by Pharmacia and Upjohn Company, a division of Pfizer, Inc. Methylprednisolone Warnings Before taking methylprednisolone, tell your doctor if you have or have had: A fungal infection or any other type of infection. Allergies to medicines or foods. A history of bleeding problems. Congestive heart failure or a recent heart attack. High blood pressure. 18 Oct 2016. Medrol Dosepak (methylprednisolone) has a medium half life range of 18 to 36 hours - meaning it takes the body 18 to 36 hours to clear 50% of the drug from your plasma. For a drug to be totally eliminated from your system it takes around 5.5 times the half life. As an estimate then, after taking a single dose of methylprednisolone it should be out of your system after 8 days. (5.5 x 36 hours = 198 hours or just over 8 days) Other factors to consider: 1. How much and how often you have taken the drug. 2. Your metabolic rate a slower metabolism will increase the time a drug remains in your system. 3. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following serious side effects: 1 Signs of infection, which may include fever, chills, or sore throat. 2 Bloody, black, or tarry stools. 3 Vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 4 Increased hunger, thirst, or urination. 5 Mental or mood changes. 6 Muscle pain, weakness, or wasting. Query: how long does methylprednisolone dosepak stay in system
Output:
Methylprednisolone dosepak stay in system for 18 to 36 hours.