A phrase meaning âgreatâ or âthat's remarkableâ: wow. 1985, Marlene Fanta Shyer, Grandpa Ritz and the Luscious Lovelies, New York, N.Y.: Scribner, ISBN 978-0-684-18408-1, page 30: âItâs cool beans!â Thatâs what Betsy always says when she thinks something is fantastic, and I couldnât help wondering what sheâd say if she could see me now.
What is methyldopa (Aldomet)? Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen) and your heart to beat more slowly and easily. Methyldopa is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Methylprednisolone, sold under the brand names Depo-Medrol and Solu-Medrol among others, is a corticosteroid medication used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation. Conditions in which it is used include skin diseases, rheumatic disorders, allergies, asthma, croup, COPD, certain cancers, multiple sclerosis, and as add-on therapy for tuberculosis. It is given by mouth or by injection into a vein, or muscle. Serious side effects may include mental health problems and an increased risk of infection. Common side effects with long-term use include osteoporosis, cataracts, weakness, easy bruising, and yeast infections. Short-term use around the time of delivery is safe for the baby; however, long-term use during pregnancy may result in harm. Methylprednisolone is in the glucocorticoid family of medication. Methylprednisolone was approved for medical use in 1955. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system. Methylprednisolone is available as a generic medication.