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D Cort 40 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. The alternative uses of D Cort 40 Mg Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of D Cort 40 Mg Injection 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of D Cort 40 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of D Cort 40 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
D Cort 40 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on D Cort 40 Mg Injection related warnings talks about D Cort 40 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
D Cort 40 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid D Cort 40 Mg Injection in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. The section on D Cort 40 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, D Cort 40 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking D Cort 40 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
D Cort 40 Mg 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of D Cort 40 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
D Cort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking D Cort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of D Cort 40 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of D Cort for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of D Cort 40 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
D 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 D Cort 40 Mg Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking D Cort. 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.
What is the effect of D Cort 40 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking D Cort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take D Cort 40 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this D Cort 40 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
D Cort 40 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
D Cort 40 Mg Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take D Cort 40 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, D Cort 40 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and D Cort 40 Mg Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with D Cort 40 Mg Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and D Cort 40 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking D Cort 40 Mg Injection with alcohol.
D Cort is available in multiple dosage forms like topical cream, ointment, lotion, injectibles, nasal inhalation aerosol, and oral paste. You should take it exactly as per the recommendations of your doctor. Do not use it for the ailments not prescribed by your doctor.
No, D Cort doesn't cause hair loss. Infact, it is used for the management of Alopecia areata (an auto-immune disorder that causes unpredictable hair loss).
D Cort works by the reduction of inflammation and bringing respite to the patient.
Yes, D Cort 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.
No, D Cort cannot be used for the treatment of cold sores. There is a dearth of good literature on D Cort's efficacy for cold sores. Cold sores appear as blisters around the mouth. These are usually caused by Herpes simplex virus. These can be managed by using a lemon balm, over-the-counter anti-viral medications, ice, aloe vera, sunscreen, etc. You should follow your doctor's advice completely.
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