A synthetic glucocorticoid and adrenocortical steroids.

Corticosteroids affect metabolism in various ways and modify the immune system.

Corticosteroids also block inflammation and are used in a wide variety of inflammatory diseases affecting many organs.

The duration of action of methylprednisolone is longer than that of prednisolone, 18 to 40 hours, compared to 16 to 36 hours.

More potent anti inflammatory effect than prednisolone.