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Cortim is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. The alternative uses of Cortim have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Cortim is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cortim can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cortim are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cortim is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cortim related warnings talks about Cortim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cortim is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cortim contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cortim with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cortim is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cortim 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 Cortim safe for pregnant women?
Cortim can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Cortim, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cortim safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cortim on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cortim will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Cortim on the Kidneys?
Cortim can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Cortim on the Liver?
Cortim 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 Cortim on the Heart?
Cortim can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Cortim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cortim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cortim habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cortim is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cortim since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Cortim is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cortim in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cortim
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Cortim, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cortim
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cortim with alcohol will be.
No, Cortim should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. Do not apply it on your wound unless specified by your doctor. Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It forms around itchy and scaly patch on the skin. It is important to wash the affected area with soap and clean water frequently. One may apply apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, coconut oil, turmeric, aloe vera, oregano oil, lemongrass oil, and powdered licorice on the lesion.
Cortim is a brand name for triamcinolone. It is a corticosteroid which is available in the form of topical preparations, injections, oral paste, and a nasal inhalation. It is used for the management of dryness, scaling, inflammation, and crusting of the skin caused by conditions like psoriasis (dry scaly patches on the body) and eczema (dry, itchy, red, and scaly rashes). It is also used for managing inflammatory conditions like certain types of arthritis, allergic reactions, gout, and skin diseases, mouth sores, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.
Yes, Cortim can be used for the cystic acne, if prescribed by a doctor. Acne is usually treated by the use of intralesional (injected under the skin surface) injections. Acne can greatly reduce the quality of life of a person. It can be prevented or reduced by washing the face regularly, removing the blackheads, using a sunblock that doesn't clog the pores, keeping the hair clean and dandruff free, drinking lots of water, eating raw, vegan or nutritionally dense diet, minimising the consumption of fizzy drinks and caffeine, keeping stress levels under control, doing some kind of a physical activity and ensuring adequate sleep.
Yes, Cortim is used for the treatment of scabies. Scabies is a parasitic infection caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It is diagnosed by either finding out the mite, its ova or its excreta. This often leads to a lot of itching and a rash. Scabies can be prevented by treating everyone in the house at the same time because scabies may take several weeks to present as a manifestation. It is also important to avoid prolonged skin to skin contact. The laundry should be done in hot water and it should be dried at the hottest temperature setting so that the mite gets killed. Unwashable items should be put in a bag and the bag should be closed tightly. In due course of time, the mites will die a natural death and the bag articles can be used again. It is also critical that the bath and hand towels are not shared with each other. Lastly, it is important to comply with the treatment completely.
High potency Cortim oral dosage forms are used for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis (presence of round or oval painful ulcers on the oral mucosal membrane). It is also used for the treatment of gingival (related to gum inflammation) disorders like oral lichen planus (painful patches inside the mouth) and desquamative gingivitis (erythematous, blistering, and eroding gingival tissue). Cortim dental paste is used for the management of non-herpetic oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions.
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