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

Gladcort Benefits & Uses

Gladcort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Gladcort 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

Gladcort Related Warnings

Is the use of Gladcort safe for pregnant women?

Gladcort can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Gladcort safe during breastfeeding?

Gladcort may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Gladcort on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Gladcort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gladcort on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Gladcort on the Heart?

Gladcort 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 Gladcort with Other Drugs

Gladcort 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

Gladcort Contraindications

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

Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Gladcort

Is this Gladcort habit forming or addictive?

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

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gladcort as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

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

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

No

Gladcort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gladcort

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Gladcort with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gladcort

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gladcort

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Gladcort on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Gladcort should not be discontinued without doctors advice. Sudden discontinuation can lead to withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gladcort contain steroids?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Gladcort belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid) which are used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. They should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which some body-builders use, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Question about 5 years ago

When to take Gladcort?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Ideally Gladcort 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Gladcort?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Gladcort 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Gladcort work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Gladcort 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.