Ariacort 40 Injection
Ariacort 40 Injection is generally administered by a doctor to a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Using the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep using the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Ariacort 40 Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Ariacort 40 Injection is a steroid. It is used for the treatment of a wide variety of conditions such as severe allergic reactions and rheumatic disorders. It provides relief by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation and by suppressing the immune system.
Ariacort 40 Injection is generally administered by a doctor to a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Using the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep using the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Ariacort 40 Injection 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 which make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites) and it is best not to smoke.
Before starting to use Ariacort 40 Injection you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare team. If you use this medicine for a long time, your doctor may want to carry out certain medical tests to check your progress.
03Uses
Severe allergic reactions
Rheumatic disorder
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Ariacort 40 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.
06Benefits
In Severe allergic reactions
Ariacort 40 Injection is a corticosteroid. In addition to the many other benefits, it can be used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions. This medicine works by reducing the inflammation associated with allergies. It is a highly effective medicine. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
In Rheumatic disorder
Ariacort 40 Injection prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis and conditions which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.show moreshow less
07Side 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
Infection
Headache
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ariacort 40 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ariacort 40 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:CAUTION
Ariacort 40 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.DECREASES
Driving:SAFE
Ariacort 40 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ariacort 40 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ariacort 40 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Ariacort 40 Injection. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Ariacort 40 Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
References
Sources and references
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