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.
General Information. Toprol-XL is a beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoceptor blocking agent, for oral administration, available as extended release tablets. It has been formulated to provide a controlled and predictable release of metoprolol for once-daily administration.he combination of Toprol-XL with Plendil has greater effects on blood pressure. In controlled clinical studies, an immediate release dosage form of metoprolol was an effective antihypertensive agent when used alone or as concomitant therapy with thiazide-type diuretics at dosages of 100-450 mg daily.