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Is This Okay To Use Methyl Prednisolone With Ceftin For Aspiration Pneumonitis When Diagnosed With COPD?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Oct 2023
Question: Yes. I am supposed to use methyl prednisolone oral dose pak. with ceftin 500mg. Bid. I have COPD exacerbation. I usually use a regular prednisone dose pack I apparently also have aspiration pneumonitis. My M.D. is unavailable today Is this okay to use ? I thought at pharmacy it was just a regular pred. until I got home.Thank you.

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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Methylprednisolone is stronger than prednisone.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I can understand your concern.
Actually both, methylprednisolone and prednisone are from same group. Both are oral corticosteroid.
But methylprednisolone is more stronger than prednisone.
So less dose is required. It is also more efficatious (effective) than prednisone.
So it is better to take methylprednisolone for acute exacerbation.
But if you have prednisone then you can also take it. But you will need higher dose of prednisone.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is This Okay To Use Methyl Prednisolone With Ceftin For Aspiration Pneumonitis When Diagnosed With COPD?

Brief Answer: Methylprednisolone is stronger than prednisone. Detailed Answer: Hi, I can understand your concern. Actually both, methylprednisolone and prednisone are from same group. Both are oral corticosteroid. But methylprednisolone is more stronger than prednisone. So less dose is required. It is also more efficatious (effective) than prednisone. So it is better to take methylprednisolone for acute exacerbation. But if you have prednisone then you can also take it. But you will need higher dose of prednisone. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.