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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 harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cortibet on the Liver?
Cortibet has very mild side effects on the liver.
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?
Cortibet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Cortibet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cortibet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cortibet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cortibet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Cortibet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cortibet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cortibet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cortibet can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Cortibet is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Yes, Cortibet can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug but the exact reason of stomach cramp is not known. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, long-term use of Cortibet can raise blood pressure because Cortibet can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can lead to increased blood pressure. If your blood pressure is uncontrolled after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Cortibet if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
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