Gladcort: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gladcort Benefits & Uses

Gladcort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Gladcort 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

Gladcort Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gladcort is used -

Severe

Bone degradation
Bone Fracture

Moderate

Electrolyte imbalance
Cataract
Depressed mood
Erythema

Mild

Headache
Acne
Nausea or vomiting

Gladcort Related Warnings

Is the use of Gladcort safe for pregnant women?

Gladcort has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Gladcort without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Gladcort safe during breastfeeding?

Gladcort should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Gladcort on the Kidneys?

Gladcort 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gladcort on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Gladcort on the Heart?

Gladcort 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Gladcort with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketoconazole

Carbamazepine

Rifampicin

Leflunomide

Dexamethasone

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Moderate

Gladcort Contraindications

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

Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Gladcort

Is this Gladcort habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gladcort is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gladcort since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Gladcort only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Gladcort for mental disorders.

No

Gladcort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gladcort

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gladcort

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gladcort and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gladcort

Question over 5 years ago

Does [Medicne] cause low potassium?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, only if Gladcort is taken along with any one of these drugs which are bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, and torsemide then it may lead to low potassium levels in the blood. Taking this medicine with one of these drugs can result in increased loss of potassium from your body. It is recommended to avoid these medicines if you are taking Gladcort.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Gladcort work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Gladcort works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation (swelling). This results in reduced inflammation (swelling) and provides relief from the symptoms associated with the Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gladcort cause weight gain?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gladcort may cause weight gain in some cases. This may be caused due to increased appetite and fluid retention in patients taking this medicine. You are recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle which includes a balanced diet along with 30 mins of physical workout. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this medicine do inform your doctor right away.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Gladcort?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Gladcort is a brand name of deflazacort. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid). It is used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy which is a progressive disease in which the muscles do not function properly in adults and in children 5 years of age and older.