Addcort Benefits & Uses

Addcort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Addcort Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Addcort Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Addcort is used -

Severe

Bone degradation

Moderate

Electrolyte imbalance
Cataract
Depressed mood

Mild

Headache

Addcort Related Warnings

Is the use of Addcort safe for pregnant women?

Addcort should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Addcort safe during breastfeeding?

Addcort should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Addcort on the Kidneys?

Addcort 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Addcort on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Addcort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Addcort on the Heart?

Addcort 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Addcort with Other Drugs

Addcort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Carbamazepine

Rifampicin

Leflunomide

Dexamethasone

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Moderate

Metformin

Moxifloxacin

Gatifloxacin

Saxagliptin

Addcort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Addcort unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Addcort

Is this Addcort habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Addcort has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Addcort since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Addcort only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Addcort for mental disorders.

No

Addcort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Addcort

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Addcort, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Addcort

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Addcort and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Emflaza™ (deflazacort)

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