Methylprednisolone succinate
Methylprednisolone Succinate
Methylprednisolone Succinate (pronunciation: meth-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone SUK-si-nate) is a synthetic glucocorticoid drug that is primarily used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agent.
Etymology
The term "Methylprednisolone" is derived from the combination of "methyl", a chemical group derived from methane, and "prednisolone", a synthetic glucocorticoid. "Succinate" refers to the salt form of succinic acid, a naturally occurring four-carbon dicarboxylic acid.
Usage
Methylprednisolone Succinate is used to treat a variety of conditions such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. It works by decreasing the body's immune response to these conditions, thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, redness, and allergic-type reactions.
Related Terms
- Glucocorticoid: A class of corticosteroids that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor, which is present in almost every vertebrate animal cell.
- Anti-inflammatory: Refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation or swelling.
- Immunosuppressive: Drugs that reduce the strength of the body's immune system.
- Allergies: A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Autoimmune diseases: A condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part.
- Cancer: A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methylprednisolone succinate
- Wikipedia's article - Methylprednisolone succinate
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