Cortgee Injection

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Hydrocortisone (100 mg)

Cortgee Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 20
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 20
155 people have bought this recently
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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Hydrocortisone (100 mg)
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Cortgee Information

Cortgee, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Cortgee has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Cortgee is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.

The most common side effects of Cortgee are Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cortgee as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cortgee go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cortgee has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cortgee related warnings talks about Cortgee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Cortgee contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Cortgee may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Cortgee is safe while driving, and is addiction.



Cortgee Benefits & Uses

Cortgee is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Cortgee Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Cortgee Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cortgee safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cortgee. It is best to stop taking Cortgee immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Cortgee safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Cortgee in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Cortgee is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Cortgee on the Kidneys?


    Cortgee may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Cortgee on the Liver?


    Cortgee 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.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Cortgee on the Heart?


    There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Cortgee. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Cortgee with Other Drugs

Cortgee should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Cortgee Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cortgee unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cortgee

  • Is this Cortgee habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Cortgee.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Cortgee will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Cortgee should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Cortgee is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Cortgee Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cortgee


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cortgee together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cortgee


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cortgee with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortef® (hydrocortisone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Solu-Cortef® (hydrocortisone sodium succinate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pandel (hydrocortisone probutate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortenema® (hydrocortisone)

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