arthritis. Joint inflammation, often accompanied by pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity. Arthritis is very common, affecting millions. The most prevalent type, osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis, increases in incidence with age but is not considered a part of normal aging.ystemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. A form of JIA that accounts for 20% of all cases; boys are affected 60% of the time. Fever and rash may be the presenting symptoms, either with or without joint involvement.
More in Arthritis. Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack (also spelled dosepak) is a corticosteroid used to treat and control inflammation associated with arthritis and other conditions. Medrol is marketed by Pharmacia and Upjohn. Indications for Medrol Dose Pack. Medrol is used to quickly suppress inflammation.
The usual recommended megestrol dosage for stimulating appetite in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is 800 mg per day, which is 20 mL per day of megestrol suspension. Doses of 400 mg a day were also effective in clinical trials (10 mL of megestrol suspension).