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Cort S is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Cort S has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Cort S depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Cort S include Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cort S as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cort S are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cort S is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cort S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Cort S contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Cort S may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Cort S is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cort S 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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Is the use of Cort S safe for pregnant women?
Cort S can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cort S right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Cort S safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cort S on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cort S will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Cort S on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cort S. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cort S on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cort S. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cort S on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Cort S. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Cort S 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 Cort S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cort S habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cort S.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cort S since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Cort S should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cort S is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cort S
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cort S together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cort S
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cort S with alcohol will be.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-366
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 288
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