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Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml include Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml related warnings talks about Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml contraindications section.
Additionally, Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml safe for pregnant women?
Primacort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Primacort again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Primacort in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Primacort is unavailable.
What is the effect of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Primacort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml on the Liver?
Primacort may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml on the Heart?
Primacort may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Primacort 400 Injection 5 Ml with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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