Can He Switch Over My Uncle Has Been Second Day On Medrol Dose Pack For Covid?

Posted on Wed, 30 Dec 2020

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Question : Hi. My Uncle has been second day on Medrol dose pack for Covid. Lungs are miserable. They were out of dexamethasone. They called for some reason to pick up which he did and paid. Can He switch over? Several I know I have used with great results. 2 MG 3 times daily.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, Medrol can be used.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, Medrol can be used.
It is methyl prednisone. It can be used in Covid.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your uncle. Thanks.

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