Lupicort: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lupicort Benefits & Uses

Lupicort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lupicort 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: Rheumatic Disorder Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatic Disorder Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lupicort Related Warnings

Is the use of Lupicort safe for pregnant women?

Lupicort can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lupicort, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Lupicort safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Lupicort for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lupicort on the Kidneys?

Lupicort 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lupicort on the Liver?

Lupicort 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lupicort on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Lupicort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Lupicort with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Bupropion

Leflunomide

Moderate

Adalimumab

Moxifloxacin

Lupicort Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Osteoporosis
Infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
High Lipoprotein
Hypothyroidism
Heart Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Lupicort

Is this Lupicort habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lupicort is addictive.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lupicort only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Lupicort in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lupicort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lupicort

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Lupicort together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lupicort

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lupicort with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lupicort

Question about 5 years ago

Can Lupicort be helpful in treating eye problems?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, in recent years, triamcinolone acetonide injections have been in use for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. These injections are used as an add-on therapy with photodynamic therapy in order to reduce the sessions of the latter. Age-related macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the central straight vision which is indispensable for activities like sewing, reading, and driving. It affects the macula, a region which allows us to see the fine details. Gradually, it decreases the vision.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Lupicort?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Lupicort for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take less or more of it as per your own will. Do not discontinue just because you want to as it might lead to disease relapse.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Lupicort cause allergy?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

The allergic reaction to Lupicort is rare, however, it might develop. It might cause a rash, itching, swelling of the mouth, throat, lips, and tongue, dizziness and difficulty in breathing. Please speak to your doctor immediately when you develop an allergic reaction.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Lupicort work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Lupicort works by the reduction of inflammation and bringing respite to the patient.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Lupicort be applied on the face?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Lupicort is a topical corticosteroid so it should not be used on the face. Harmful skin effects can occur by applying Lupicort on a face like periorificial dermatitis (rash around the mouth), atrophy(degeneration of cells), and telangiectasia (tiny blood vessels causing thread-like pattern on the skin). The more potent a steroid, the more serious these adverse reactions.