Both Cresp 40 injection and Exemptia 40 injection are two different products which are used for administering methylprednisolone acetate for treating inflammatory and allergic disorders. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid drug that is used for the treatment of inflammation as well as the suppression of the immune response.

Cresp 40 and Exemptia 40 are suspension medicines that have the same active ingredient, methylprednisolone acetate, at 40mg per mL. They are available in vials or ampoules for administration by intramuscular injection or for intralesional injection to the affected area. It gives short and long term periodic reliefs against inflammations and allergies.

The Uses of Cresp 40 and Exemptia 40 Injections

Exemptia 40 and Cresp 40 injection are prescribed for treating a wide range of inflammatory conditions including:

●      Hypersensitivity conditions

●      Musculoskelatal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis and tendonitis

●      Some of the conditions that fall under this category include lupus, Crohn’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.

●      For example inflammation of the eye known as uveitis.

●      Skin disorders such as psoriasis and dermatitis

These injections come into the picture and act by managing high immune responses that cause inflammation and oedema. For this reason, the long-acting depot injections are effective for providing quick relief in the initial stages of ankylosing spondylitis and other acute severe conditions.

Administration and Dosage

Cresp 40 and Exemptia 40 injection require intramuscular or intra-articular injections. The dose is adjusted for the type of medical condition, the extent of the condition and the reaction to the treatment. Normally taken as injections which range from 20-80 mg and administered after every 1- 2 weeks.

Side Effects and Precautions

Although they are comparatively harmless if applied properly, there are side effects of corticosteroid injections which include facial flushing, difficulty in sleeping, high blood sugar and indigestion. Side effects are usually mild, but in some cases, it may cause severe consequences such as anaphylactic reactions, myasthenia gravis, and infections. Therefore, doctors keep a close watch of patients when they’re being treated.

It is not safe to take these injections if a patient has an infection, diabetes, glaucoma, or osteoporosis without consulting a doctor. As with other corticosteroids, they should not be taken by pregnant women in the first three months of pregnancy and should be used cautiously in old age.