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Solu Cort 1000 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of Solu Cort 1000 Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Solu Cort 1000 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Solu Cort 1000 Injection include Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Some other side effects of Solu Cort 1000 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Solu Cort 1000 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Solu Cort 1000 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Solu Cort 1000 Injection related warnings talks about Solu Cort 1000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Solu Cort 1000 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Solu Cort 1000 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Solu Cort 1000 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Solu Cort 1000 Injection 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 Solu Cort 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Solu Cort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Solu Cort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Solu Cort 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Solu Cort on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Solu Cort will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Solu Cort 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?
Solu Cort 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.
What is the effect of Solu Cort 1000 Injection on the Liver?
Solu Cort 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 Solu Cort 1000 Injection on the Heart?
Solu Cort 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.
Solu Cort 1000 Injection 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 Solu Cort 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Solu Cort 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Solu Cort 1000 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Solu Cort 1000 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Solu Cort 1000 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Solu Cort 1000 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Solu Cort 1000 Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Solu Cort 1000 Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Solu Cort 1000 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Solu Cort 1000 Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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