Acort 10mg Injection
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Product introduction
Acort 10mg Injection is a steroid. It is used for the treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatic disorders. It provides relief by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation and by suppressing the immune system.
Acort 10mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Get the injection regularly at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. It is important to keep using the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
This medicine may cause a few side effects such as fatigue, rash, headache, dizziness, and injection site reaction. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects or if they do not go away.
This medicine may make you more susceptible to viral infections, so you should stay away from people who have these infections. In general, you should try to avoid situations that make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites), and it is best not to smoke.
Before starting to use Acort 10mg Injection you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you use this medicine for a long time, your doctor may want to carry out certain medical tests to check your progress.
Uses of Acort Injection
Benefits of Acort Injection
In Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints. Acort 10mg Injection can give you relief from this pain and swelling. It also reduces stiffness in the joints and helps in easy movement. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. Acort 10mg Injection should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor asks you to stop.
In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the lining of joints, causing pain and swelling. Acort 10mg Injection helps treat rheumatoid arthritis. It makes the immune system function normally and prevents it from attacking the body. This relieves symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It also helps with easy movement and makes you do your daily activities more easily.
Side effects of Acort Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acort
- Joint pain
- Injection site pain
- Rash
- Fatigue
- Abnormal skin pigmentation
- Increased sweating
- Acne
- Bloating
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Headache
How to use Acort Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Acort Injection works
Acort 10mg Injection is a steroid that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Suppressing the release of inflammatory substances helps relieve symptoms such as pain, swelling, and redness.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acort 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acort 10mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Acort 10mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Acort 10mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have pain in the eyes or problems with your vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have pain in the eyes or problems with your vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acort 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acort 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Acort 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acort 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Acort Injection?
If you miss a dose of Acort 10mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Acort 10mg Injection is generally injected into the muscles under the supervision of a doctor.
- Acort 10mg Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as a fever or sore throat.
- Some side effects may occur after weeks or months. These include weakness of arms and legs, or developing a rounder face.
- Do not stop taking Acort 10mg Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first, as it may worsen your symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Steroids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Glucocorticoids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Acort with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Acort 10mg Injection used for?
Acort 10mg Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for the treatment of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It also helps to treat many autoimmune diseases that occur when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
How does Acort 10mg Injection work?
Acort 10mg Injection works by reducing inflammation, which helps treat many illnesses associated with active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions, which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
How is Acort 10mg Injection administered?
Acort 10mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Acort 10mg Injection.
Is Acort 10mg Injection effective?
Acort 10mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Acort 10mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
When will I feel better after taking Acort 10mg Injection?
Acort 10mg Injection effectively treats pain and inflammation. However, its effect may vary from person to person, depending on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Your doctor will prescribe you Acort 10mg Injection in the dose that suits your requirement.
Is Acort 10mg Injection safe?
Acort 10mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any doses. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
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Address: 301 / 314 Akashrath Complex, Opp. National Handloom, Off C.G. Road, Ahmedabad – 380009, Gujarat, INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Acort 10mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: August, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Acort 10mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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What are you using this medicine for?
Osteoarthritis
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