All Details About Cor D
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cor D
Description:
Cor-D Tablet belongs to the class of medication called corticosteroid primarily used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. Autoimmune disease is a health disorder in which the immune system doesn't work normally & is unable to distinguish between a foreign cell & a native cell. This condition results in an immune system that starts to attack native cells & organs, leading to medical problems like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, psoriasis & arthritis, etc.
Cor-D Tablet is an immunosuppressive drug that works by binding to immune system cells and turns off the switches (receptors) that lead to their abnormal functioning or damaging effects. After taking the drug Cor-D Tablet binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation & autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. Thus, a Cor-D Tablet class of drugs is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that causes harm in various organs, especially in joints in arthritis & skin psoriasis. Cor-D Tablet make organ transplantation possible & treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.Cor-D Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses:
- Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
- Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
- Treatment of Cancer
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Defcort 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Cor-D Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
Side Effects:
Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Cushing syndrome
- Cough
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Abnormal hair growth
- Obesity
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Warning & Precautions:
Patients with a history of tuberculosis (TB), heart disease or heart failure stomach disorders (gastritis, peptic ulcer), diabetes (including family history), osteoporosis (bone disease), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), depression, mental distress, history of muscular problems caused by corticosteroids, kidney & liver dysfunction (including hepatic insufficiency and cirrhosis), should consult a doctor before using Cor-D Tablet. This medicine is not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, lactating mothers and pregnant women. Avoid going near people who are sick or infected while using Cor-D Tablet. Before taking Cor-D Tablet for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions.
Kidney
Cor-D Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cor-D Tablet is recommended.
Liver
Cor-D Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cor-D Tablet is recommended.
Pregnancy
Cor-D Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
Cor-D Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cor-D Tablet.
Driving
Cor-D Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
FAQs:
Q. Can I take Cor-D Tablet after organ transplant?
It is not recommended to stop by a patient himself/herself, especially by a patient undergoing organ transplantation as it may worsen the situation.
Q. Is Cor-D Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Cor-D Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Defcort 6 Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. Is Cor-D Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Cor-D Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Cor-D Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. In which conditions should I avoid using Cor-D Tablet?
You should not use Cor-D Tablet if you have taken live vaccines of mumps, measles, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, yellow fever, typhoid, nasal flu (influenza), varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles). Do not take Cor-D Tablet if you have a compromised immune system, eye problems or weak bones.
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