Acecort Injection
Acecort 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.
Acecort Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Acecort 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.
Acecort 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 infection, headache, joint pain, or injection site reaction. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects or 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 Acecort 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.
03Uses
Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment of Osteoarthritis
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Acecort 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Acecort 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system starts attacking the lining of your joints. This causes pain and swelling in the joints. Acecort Injection helps treat rheumatoid arthritis. It makes the immune system function normally and prevents it from attacking the body. This gives relief from the symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. This helps in easy movement and makes you do your daily activities more easily.
In Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints. Acecort 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. Acecort 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. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises, losing weight, and wearing suitable footwear.show moreshow less
08Side Effects
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
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Joint pain
Headache
Increased risk of infection
Infection
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acecort Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acecort 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.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acecort Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Acecort Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Tell your doctor immediately if you have pain in the eyes or problems with your vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney:CAUTION
Acecort Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acecort Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Acecort Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acecort Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Acecort 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.
It is injected into the muscles under the supervision of a doctor.
Acecort 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 Acecort Injection. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Acecort Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
References
Sources and references
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