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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Methylprednisolone can help with COVID according to a 2022 systematic review of 33 studies that reported the use of methylprednisolone was associated with:Fewer deaths in the short-term (relative risk [RR] 0.73 which means patients given methylprednisolone were 0.73 times less likely to die within 28 days than those not given methylprednisolone)A decrease in the likelihood of being admitted to ICU (RR 0.77)A decrease in the need for mechanical ventilation (RR 0.69)More ventilator-free days within 28 days (mean difference [MD] 2.81)No significant increase in the risk of secondary infections (RR 1.04).Use of higher dose methylprednisolone was associated with a possible prolongation in the duration of viral shedding, but this was not seen with lower dose methylprednisolone (≤ 2 mg/kg/day for ≤7 days). ReferencesHong, S., Wang, H., Zhang, Z., & Qiao, L. (2022). The roles of methylprednisolone treatment in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Steroids, 183, 109022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.steroids.2022.109022 Read next What are steroid injections (cortisone shots)? Steroid injections (corticosteroid injections/cortisone shots) are injections given by a healthcare professional directly into joints or other areas of the body to relieve symptoms such as pain, inflammation, or restricted movement. They are commonly used to treat shoulder and other joint pain, tendonitis, bursitis, back pain, or arthritis or to manage conditions such as sciatica, inflammatory bowel disease, and skin conditions such as psoriasis. Examples include hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, and methylprednisolone. Continue reading Why is Yonsa taken with methylprednisolone? Yonsa is used in combination with methylprednisolone to treat advanced prostate cancer because methylprednisolone helps to prevent the side effects of Yonsa caused by mineralocorticoid excess.Treatment with Yonsa can cause mineralocorticoid excess, which can result in side effects such as hypertension (high blood pressure), hypokalemia (low potassium) and fluid retention. Continue reading Can you have Covid without a fever? Yes, you can have Covid (coronavirus)
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