A hydrogen and a hydroxide ion can also join together to form a water molecule. In pure water, hydrogen and hydroxide ions are present in a 1:1 ratio since the only source of these ions is the ionization of water. Acids and bases are substances which change the balance of hydrogen and hydroxide ions in water. In this lesson, we will first explore the chemistry of acids and bases, then we will show how to calculate their concentration mathematically.
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Mechanism of Action. Methylprednisolone, the active ingredient in Solu-Medrol, is a corticosteroid that is similar in nature to natural hormones produced by the adrenal glands in the body. Solu-Medrol's primary action is to reduce swelling and the body's natural immune system response. It works by binding DNA in the cells of the body and regulating the expression of certain genes. This increases the body's production of certain proteins and enzymes that inhibit the action of inflammatory cells.