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Precort is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Precort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Precort 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 Precort safe for pregnant women?
Precort is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Precort safe during breastfeeding?
Precort does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Precort on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Precort. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Precort on the Liver?
Precort can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Precort on the Heart?
Precort 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.
Precort 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 Precort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Precort habit forming or addictive?
Precort does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Precort does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Precort is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Precort is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Precort
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Precort and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Precort
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Precort.
Yes, Precort can cause weight gain. It causes weight gain by altering the body's electrolyte, water balance, and its metabolism. Weight gain also depends on the dose and duration of medicine. If you are taking the higher dose for the longer time duration, more likely you are to encounter weight gain. Short courses of a few days to a couple of weeks don’t usually cause weight gain.
Yes, Precort is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as dizziness, insomnia, headache, weight gain, stomach pain, bloating, and sweating.
Yes, Precort has immunosuppressant properties ( suppress the body's immune system). Hence, it used to treat a number of auto-immune conditions.
Take Precort as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly or take longer than prescribed duration as directed by a doctor.
Take [medicine] with food or milk to prevent stomach upset, exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not exceed more than the prescribed duration of the medicine course.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Orapred ODT® (prednisolone sodium phosphate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 872