Treatment of Inflammatory conditions|Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions AB Cort 6mg Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma inflammatory bowel disease uveitis ulcerative colitis and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.

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. AB Cort 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.\u003cbr>Avoid AB Cort 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

AB Cort 6mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions.AB Cort 6mg Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. 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.AB Cort 6mg 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.

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. AB Cort 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.\u003cbr>Avoid AB Cort 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with AB Cort 6mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> AB Cort 6mg 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> AB Cort 6mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : SAFE <p> AB Cort 6mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> AB Cort 6mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of AB Cort 6mg Tablet is recommended. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> AB Cort 6mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of AB Cort 6mg Tablet is recommended.

If you miss a dose of AB Cort 6mg Tablet 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.

Chemical Class :: Gluco/mineralocorticoids progestogins and derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: HORMONES

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions|Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

Increased appetite | Weight gain | Frequent urge to urinate | Cushing syndrome | Cough | Obesity | Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) | Upper respiratory tract infection | Abnormal hair growth

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. Is AB Cort 6mg Tablet a steroid?::: Yes AB Cort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. AB Cort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness tenderness heat and swelling). | Q. What is AB Cort 6mg Tablet used for?::: AB Cort 6mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases anaphylaxis asthma rheumatoid arthritis inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.| Q. How does AB Cort 6mg Tablet work?::: AB Cort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to 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.| Q. Is AB Cort 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?::: Clinical studies have shown that AB Cort 6mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover AB Cort 6mg Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.| Q. Is AB Cort 6mg Tablet a painkiller?::: No AB Cort 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.| Q. Can I take AB Cort 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?::: Yes AB Cort 6mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.