Cort S 100mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It is used to treat a variety of diseases and conditions such as severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, cancer, and skin and eye disorders. It is used for treatment of conditions that need quick response.

Cort S 100mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. It is usually given to patients who are not able to take the tablet form of the medicine. Taking the medicine can make it harder for your body to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Also before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking.

This medicine may cause few common side effects such as injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). It may also cause mood changes in some people. If any of these side effects bothers you or if you experienced any symptoms which you feel is due to the use of this medicine, let your doctor know. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.

Uses of Cort S Injection

Side effects of Cort S Injection

Common

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Mood changes

How to use Cort S Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cort S Injection works

Cort S 100mg Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cort S 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cort S 100mg Injection 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.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cort S 100mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Cort S 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
None stated

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cort S 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cort S 100mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cort S 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alternate Brands

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Quick Tips

Cort S 100mg Injection helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Cort S 100mg 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.
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Cort S 100mg Injection. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Cort S 100mg Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Cort S with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Acarbose

Brand(s): Diadose, Abacus, Disorb

SERIOUS

Aspirin/Acetylsalicylic acid

Brand(s): M Spirin, Aspirin, Colsprin

SERIOUS

Amlodipine

Brand(s): Amom, Samlodon, Amodep

SERIOUS

Amphotericin B

Brand(s): Hospicin B

SERIOUS

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Patient Concerns

What is the cause of increase level of IgE

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello , it generally increase in allergic disorders. But sometimes it may also suggest underlying serious blood disorders. Please consult a nearest pediatrician for clinical evaluation and management options. An opinion of pediatric hrmatologist may also be required.

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Having chronic depression n severe anxiety disorders.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

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User Feedback

Patients taking Cort S 100mg Injection

Once A Day

47%

Once A Month

19%

Thrice A Day

11%

Once A Week

Twice A Day

Twice A Month

What are you using Cort S Injection for?

Severe allerg*

54%

Skin disorder*

17%

Cancer

17%

Others

12%

*Severe allergic reactions, Skin disorders

How much was the improvement?

Poor

48%

Excellent

30%

Average

22%

What were the side-effects while using Cort S 100mg Injection?

Dizziness

27%

Electrolyte i*

18%

Redistributio*

Bone degradat*

Increased ris*

*Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection

How do you take Cort S Injection?

With food

75%

Empty stomach

25%

Please rate Cort S 100mg Injection on price

Expensive

100%

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References

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140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

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