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Solu Cort 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Solu Cort 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Solu Cort 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Solu Cort 500 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). While these are the most often observed Solu Cort 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Solu Cort 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Solu Cort 500 Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Solu Cort 500 Injection related warnings talks about Solu Cort 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Solu Cort 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Solu Cort 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Solu Cort 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Solu Cort 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Solu Cort 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Solu Cort 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Solu Cort 500 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 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Solu Cort 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Solu Cort 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Solu Cort 500 Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Solu Cort 500 Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Solu Cort 500 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Solu Cort 500 Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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