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.
How to Use the Dose Pack. A Medrol Dose Pack contains 21 4-milligram pills that last for six days. The patient starts with six pills (24 milligrams) and takes one fewer each day, until the pack is finished. The pills are taken orally with a full glass of water before breakfast, after lunch, after dinner and at bedtime (according to the day).