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Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml are Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml related warnings talks about Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml 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 Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml safe for pregnant women?
Primacort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Primacort again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Primacort in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Primacort is unavailable.
What is the effect of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Primacort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml on the Liver?
Primacort may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml on the Heart?
Primacort 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.
Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml 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 Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Primacort 200 Injection 5 Ml with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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