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.
Medrol is available as 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, and 32-milligram tablets. 1  Medrol is also available as an injectable solution: 20, 40, and 80 milligrams/milliliter. While Medrol can be prescribed at various daily doses or as alternate day therapy, the typical Medrol dose pack is marketed as 4-milligram tablets given over 6 days in decreasing dosages. Directions for the Medrol dose pack are: 1  Day 1: 2 tablets before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 2 tablets at bedtime. 2  Day 2: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 2 tablets at bedtime. 3  Day 3: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 1 tablet at bedtime.