New Year Bumper Sale @ Rs. 1 X
Stecort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of Stecort have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Stecort depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Stecort are Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Stecort can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Stecort normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Stecort is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Stecort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Stecort are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Stecort may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Stecort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Stecort 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Stecort safe for pregnant women?
Stecort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Stecort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Stecort safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Stecort in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Stecort on the Kidneys?
Stecort 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 Stecort on the Liver?
Stecort 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 Stecort on the Heart?
Stecort 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.
Stecort 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 Stecort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stecort habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Stecort.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Stecort does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Stecort is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Stecort is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stecort
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Stecort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stecort
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Stecort and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)