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Cortiza, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Allergy, Asthma, Rheumatic Disorder are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Cortiza have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Cortiza depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cortiza side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cortiza normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Cortiza's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Cortiza's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cortiza related warnings section.
Cortiza is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cortiza are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cortiza with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Cortiza is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cortiza 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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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cortiza is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cortiza safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Cortiza. If you are pregnant, do not take Cortiza without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cortiza safe during breastfeeding?
Cortiza may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cortiza on the Kidneys?
Cortiza 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 Cortiza on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cortiza. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cortiza on the Heart?
Cortiza 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.
Cortiza 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 Cortiza unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cortiza habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cortiza is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cortiza since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cortiza only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cortiza is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cortiza
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Cortiza, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cortiza
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cortiza with alcohol will be.
Cortiza is a brand name of deflazacort. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid). It is used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy which is a progressive disease in which the muscles do not function properly in adults and in children 5 years of age and older.
Yes, Cortiza can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort do discuss with your doctor.
Cortiza works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation (swelling). This results in reduced inflammation (swelling) and provides relief from the symptoms associated with the Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Yes, Cortiza may cause weight gain in some cases. This may be caused due to increased appetite and fluid retention in patients taking this medicine. You are recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle which includes a balanced diet along with 30 mins of physical workout. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this medicine do inform your doctor right away.
Ideally Cortiza can be taken with food or without food because its absorption is not affected by the food. However, you are recommended to take it as per doctor's instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)
