Cortipen

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Cortipen Information

Cortipen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Cortipen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cortipen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Cortipen also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). While these are the most often observed Cortipen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cortipen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cortipen has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cortipen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cortipen related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cortipen contraindications section.

Besides this, Cortipen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cortipen is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Cortipen Benefits & Uses

Cortipen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Cortipen 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: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Cortipen Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cortipen safe for pregnant women?


    Cortipen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cortipen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Cortipen safe during breastfeeding?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cortipen on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cortipen will cause side effects or not.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Cortipen on the Kidneys?


    There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cortipen. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Cortipen on the Liver?


    There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cortipen. 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.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Cortipen on the Heart?


    Cortipen 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 Cortipen with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Cortipen Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Cortipen

  • Is this Cortipen habit forming or addictive?


    Cortipen does not cause addiction.

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


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cortipen since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    There is no benefit of taking Cortipen for mental disorders.

    No

Cortipen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cortipen


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Cortipen, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cortipen


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cortipen.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-366

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 288

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortef® (hydrocortisone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Solu-Cortef® (hydrocortisone sodium succinate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pandel (hydrocortisone probutate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortenema® (hydrocortisone)

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