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M1755000

Methylprednisolone acetate

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

11β,17,21-Trihydroxy-6α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 21-acetate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H32O6
CAS Number:
53-36-1
Molecular Weight:
416.51
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
EC Number:
200-171-3
NACRES:
NA.24

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SMILES string

O[C@]1([C@@]2([C@H]([C@H]3[C@@H]([C@@]4(C(=CC(=O)C=C4)[C@H](C3)C)C)[C@H](C2)O)CC1)C)C(=O)COC(=O)C

InChI key

PLBHSZGDDKCEHR-LFYFAGGJSA-N

InChI

1S/C24H32O6/c1-13-9-16-17-6-8-24(29,20(28)12-30-14(2)25)23(17,4)11-19(27)21(16)22(3)7-5-15(26)10-18(13)22/h5,7,10,13,16-17,19,21,27,29H,6,8-9,11-12H2,1-4H3/t13-,16-,17-,19-,21+,22-,23-,24-/m0/s1

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methylprednisolone

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methylprednisolone acetate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H361

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

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D A Nelson
Archives of neurology, 45(7), 804-806 (1988-07-01)
Clinical trials first began in 1960 with methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) administered intrathecally, in an attempt to treat both disk disease and multiple sclerosis. After a few reports of salubrious results, there began an outpouring of contradictory data, which continues in
Jana M Ritter et al.
The American journal of pathology, 183(3), 881-892 (2013-07-03)
September 2012 marked the beginning of the largest reported outbreak of infections associated with epidural and intra-articular injections. Contamination of methylprednisolone acetate with the black mold, Exserohilum rostratum, was the primary cause of the outbreak, with >13,000 persons exposed to
Jennifer L Lyons et al.
Journal of clinical microbiology, 51(4), 1285-1287 (2013-02-01)
This case series highlights our experience with use of the Fungitell assay for quantifying (1,3)-β-d-glucan in cerebrospinal fluid during the current U.S. outbreak of fungal meningitis related to contaminated methylprednisolone acetate. This test may prove a useful adjunct in diagnosis
Thomas M Kerkering et al.
Annals of internal medicine, 158(3), 154-161 (2012-11-28)
Chinese translation Administration of epidural steroid injections (ESIs) with contaminated methylprednisolone resulted in an outbreak of fungal meningitis in many locations in the United States. To characterize early clinical findings and initial response to treatment. Case series with standardized observation
Peter G Pappas
Current opinion in infectious diseases, 26(6), 545-550 (2013-10-25)
The recent outbreak of fungal meningitis related to contaminated methylprednisolone acetate injections represents an important cause of morbidity and continues to be a significant public health problem in the United States. As of August 2013, there have been 749 cases
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