Cortisol 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.20 (10 x 10: ৳ 320.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 32.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prednisolone |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Allergic States
- Respiratory Diseases
- Hematologic Disorders
- Edematous States
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
Pharmacology
- Synthetic adrenocortical drug
- Glucocorticoid properties
- Inhibits Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Rapid absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
- Excreted in the urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for Nephrotic Syndrome
- Adult dosage for Anti-inflammatory purposes
- Adult dosage for Acute Asthma
- Adult dosage for Allergic Conditions
- Pediatric dosage for Asthma
- Pediatric dosage for Anti-inflammatory purposes
- Pediatric dosage for Immunosuppression
Interaction
- Reduced efficacy by Aminoglutethimide
- Reduced efficacy by Antacids
- Reduced efficacy by Barbiturates
- Reduced efficacy by Carbamazepine
- Reduced efficacy by Griseofulvin
- Reduced efficacy by Mitotane
- Reduced efficacy by Phenylbutazone
- Reduced efficacy by Phenytoin
- Reduced efficacy by Primidone
- Reduced efficacy by Rifampin
- Hypokalemia by Cortisol
- Cardiac arrhythmias by Digitalis
- Careful immunization
Contraindications
- Systemic infections without specific anti-infective therapy
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Ocular herpes simplex
Side Effects
- Increased appetite
- Indigestion
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Skin color changes
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Flushing of face or cheeks
- Hiccups
- Increased sweating
- Sensation of spinning
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Considered essential by the doctor if used during pregnancy
- Corticosteroids in breast milk
- Potential suppression of growth
- Interference with endogenous corticosteroid production
- Possible unwanted effects
Precautions & Warnings
- Special precautions for diabetes
- Special precautions for hypertension
- Special precautions for psychological disturbances
- Special precautions for osteoporosis
- Special precautions for post-menopausal women
- Special precautions for chronic nephritis
- Long-term use effects
Overdose Effects
- Adverse effects after prolonged use
- Symptomatic treatment
- Gradual reduction of dose
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light
- Keep out of reach of children