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Acucort 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Acucort 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Acucort 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Acucort 500 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Acucort 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acucort 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acucort 500 Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Acucort 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Acucort 500 Injection related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Acucort 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Acucort 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Acucort 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Acucort 500 Injection 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.
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Is the use of Acucort 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Acucort can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Acucort, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Acucort 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Acucort for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Acucort 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Acucort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Acucort 500 Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Acucort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Acucort 500 Injection on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Acucort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acucort 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acucort 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acucort 500 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Acucort 500 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Acucort 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Acucort 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acucort 500 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Acucort 500 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acucort 500 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acucort 500 Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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