Rx examples

Wheaton cosmetic dentist Bryan Bauer

Medrol Dosepack 4mg
Use as directed

  • Day 1: 2 tablets before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 2 tablets at bedtime
  • Day 2: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 2 tablets at bedtime
  • Day 3: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 1 tablet at bedtime
  • Day 4: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet at bedtime
  • Day 5: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet at bedtime
  • Day 6: 1 tablet before breakfast

Used in dentistry to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation following major dental surgery.  Can not take if have fungal infection or are pregnant.
Interacts with

  • blood thinners, such as Coumadin
  • arthritis medications, such as NSAIDs
  • aspirin
  • azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin
  • cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
  • digoxin (Lanoxin)
  • diuretics (water pills)
  • estrogen (Premarin)
  • ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  • oral contraceptives
  • phenobarbital
  • phenytoin (Dilantin)
  • rifampin (Rifadin)
  • theophylline (Theo-Dur)

Effects those with

  • liver disease (such as cirrhosis);
  • kidney disease;
  • a thyroid disorder;
  • diabetes;
  • a history of malaria;
  • tuberculosis;
  • osteoporosis;
  • a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis;
  • glaucoma or cataracts;
  • herpes infection of the eyes;
  • stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis;
  • depression or mental illness;
  • congestive heart failure; or
  • high blood pressure
Negative effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a
serious side effect such as:

  • problems with your vision;
  • swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
  • severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);
  • bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;
  • pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate);
  • low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or
  • dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

Less serious side effects may include:

  • sleep problems (insomnia), mood changes;
  • acne, dry skin, thinning skin, bruising or discoloration;
  • slow wound healing;
  • increased sweating;
  • headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;
  • nausea, stomach pain, bloating; or
  • changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).