Sterio 16 Tablet

Sterio 16 Tablet is a prescription tablet containing methylprednisolone 16 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the corticosteroid class and is used to help control inflammation and allergic-type swelling. Sterio 16 Tablet may be prescribed for asthma flare-ups and other conditions where reducing airway inflammation is important.

How it works: Methylprednisolone works by calming the immune system and reducing the release of chemicals that cause swelling, redness, and irritation. As a tablet, Sterio 16 Tablet is swallowed so the medicine is absorbed through the digestive tract and then works throughout the body to help ease inflammation.

Sterio 16 Tablet is a higher-strength methylprednisolone tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a stronger anti-inflammatory effect than lower-strength tablets can provide. Because this exact strength is not a starting dose for everyone, it should be used only when a clinician has decided that 16 mg per tablet fits the treatment plan.

• Asthma flare-ups
• Allergic inflammation
• Airway swelling
• Inflammatory conditions requiring a corticosteroid
• Doctor-directed short-term steroid treatment

• Swallow Sterio 16 Tablet with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.
• Taking it with food or milk may help reduce stomach upset.
• If your doctor gives a once-daily schedule, take it in the morning when possible to lower the chance of sleep problems.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the full taper or course exactly if your prescriber has given one.

Each Sterio 16 Tablet provides methylprednisolone 16 mg per tablet. How many tablets you take and how often you take them depends on the condition being treated, your response, and your doctor's plan; this strength is often used in schedules where 16 mg tablets are needed rather than a lower starting dose. The maximum daily amount is individualized by the prescriber, so do not take more tablets than instructed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Methylprednisolone may include:

• Upset stomach
• Increased appetite
• Trouble sleeping
• Mood changes or irritability
• Heartburn
• Fluid retention or mild swelling
• Higher blood sugar, which may be more noticeable with 16 mg tablets

• Do not stop Sterio 16 Tablet suddenly if you have been taking it for more than a short course unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, stomach ulcers, or a history of infections.
• Because this is a stronger methylprednisolone tablet, watch more closely for steroid side effects such as sleep changes, mood changes, and blood sugar increases.
• Avoid close contact with people who have chickenpox, measles, or other contagious infections unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Alcohol may irritate the stomach and can worsen indigestion while taking steroids.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy, jittery, or unusually tired.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all vaccines before receiving them, since steroids can affect immune response.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may raise the risk of stomach irritation or bleeding.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin may need closer monitoring.
• Diabetes medicines may need adjustment because methylprednisolone can raise blood sugar.
• Certain seizure, tuberculosis, or antifungal medicines can change methylprednisolone levels.
• Live vaccines may not be appropriate during steroid treatment.

Store Sterio 16 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.