D Cort 40 Mg Injection Information

D Cort 40 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. The alternative uses of D Cort 40 Mg Injection have also been explained below.

The right dosage of D Cort 40 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of D Cort 40 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of D Cort 40 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

D Cort 40 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on D Cort 40 Mg Injection related warnings talks about D Cort 40 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

D Cort 40 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid D Cort 40 Mg Injection in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. The section on D Cort 40 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, D Cort 40 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking D Cort 40 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

D Cort Benefits & Uses
D Cort Dosage & How to Take
D Cort Side Effects
D Cort Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of D Cort with Other Drugs
D Cort Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about D Cort
D Cort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

D Cort 40 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

D Cort 40 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Rheumatic Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis (Read More - Healing Your Gut: Natural Remedies for Intestinal Inflammation)
Skin Disorders
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Baldness
Tennis Elbow (Read More - Tennis Elbow Care: How Rest, Diet, and Home Therapies Can Help)
Bursitis
Lupus
Lichen Planus
Lung Disease
Eye Disorders

D Cort 40 Mg Injection 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

D Cort 40 Mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when D Cort 40 Mg Injection is used -

Severe

Electrolyte imbalance
Increased risk of infection
Muscle disorders
Increased blood pressure
Increased Glucose level in the blood

Moderate

Skin Thinning
Bone degradation
Altered bone growth
Skin scar
Behavioural Changes
Cataract
Hypertension

D Cort 40 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of D Cort 40 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of D Cort 40 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of D Cort for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of D Cort 40 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

D Cort 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 D Cort 40 Mg Injection on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking D Cort. 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 D Cort 40 Mg Injection on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of D Cort 40 Mg Injection with Other Drugs

D Cort 40 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Bupropion

Leflunomide

Moderate

Adalimumab

Moxifloxacin

D Cort 40 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take D Cort 40 Mg Injection 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 D Cort 40 Mg Injection

Is this D Cort 40 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

D Cort 40 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

D Cort 40 Mg Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take D Cort 40 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, D Cort 40 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

D Cort 40 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and D Cort 40 Mg Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with D Cort 40 Mg Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and D Cort 40 Mg Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking D Cort 40 Mg Injection with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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