Product Description

Depopred 40 mg Injection is a prescription corticosteroid (glucocorticoid) medicine containing Methylprednisolone 40 mg.
It is used to reduce inflammation and excessive immune-system activity in various inflammatory and allergic conditions.
Depopred 40 mg is marketed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
The formulation is methylprednisolone acetate; official Indian government documentation distinguishes it from methylprednisolone sodium succinate products such as Ivepred.

🔹 Key Uses
Management of rheumatic and inflammatory disorders
Severe allergic reactions
Certain cases of asthma
Inflammatory conditions affecting the skin and eyes
Other conditions where corticosteroid therapy is medically indicated.

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Methylprednisolone Acetate 40 mg
Drug class: Corticosteroid / glucocorticoid
Strength: 40 mg/mL presentation is available.

🔹 How It Works
Methylprednisolone suppresses inflammatory and immune responses.
It reduces the production and activity of chemicals responsible for swelling, redness, pain and inflammation.

🔹 Key Benefits
Helps control significant inflammation
Reduces swelling and inflammatory symptoms
Supports management of severe allergic reactions
Useful in selected rheumatic and immune-mediated conditions
Provides corticosteroid therapy when an injectable formulation is clinically appropriate

🔹 Administration
Administered by a doctor or qualified healthcare professional.
The dose and administration route depend on the medical condition and treatment plan.
Depopred is not the same formulation as IV methylprednisolone sodium succinate; the acetate formulation has specific administration restrictions.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Headache
Dizziness
Fluid retention/swelling
Increased blood glucose
Increased susceptibility to infections
Other corticosteroid-related effects, particularly with repeated or prolonged treatment.

🔹 Precautions
Use strictly under medical supervision.
Inform the doctor about diabetes, hypertension, infections, stomach ulcers, or other significant medical conditions.
Corticosteroids can suppress the immune system and may mask symptoms of infection.
Do not stop prolonged corticosteroid treatment suddenly without medical advice.