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Cortibet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Cortibet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cortibet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Cortibet are Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Cortibet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cortibet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cortibet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cortibet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cortibet related warnings section.
Cortibet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cortibet in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cortibet contraindications section.
Besides this, Cortibet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Cortibet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cortibet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cortibet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cortibet safe for pregnant women?
Cortibet may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cortibet again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cortibet safe during breastfeeding?
Cortibet does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cortibet on the Kidneys?
Cortibet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cortibet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cortibet on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cortibet on the Heart?
Cortibet may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Cortibet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cortibet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cortibet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cortibet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cortibet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cortibet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cortibet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cortibet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Cortibet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cortibet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cortibet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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