Cortimax XL Suspension 60ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Deflazacort 6 mg
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSIONCORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION contains Deflazacort which belongs to the group of medicines called Glucocorticoids. It is used in the management of severe asthma, rheumatoid arthritis (pain and inflammation in the joints), juvenile chronic arthritis (arthritis in children below 16 years of age) and genetic disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (progressive muscular weakness). CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION can also be used to manage certain autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, sarcoidosis and manages organ rejection after transplantation. CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients having an infection and not taking antibiotics for it or receiving live virus vaccinations. Your doctor might ask you to undergo certain diagnostic tests before starting the management with CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION. Before taking CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION inform your doctor if you have heart, lung, liver or kidney diseases, high blood pressure, blood clots, ulcerative colitis, diabetes, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy or underactive thyroid gland. CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age) and it is not recommended for use in elderly patients. The most common
Uses
OF CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSIONManage: severe asthma rheumatoid arthritis juvenile chronic arthritis Duchenne muscular dystrophy autoimmune diseases (such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, sarcoidosis) Prevents: organ rejection in organ transplantation
How It Works
CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION helps in managing pain and inflammation by exerting its anti-inflammatory effects where it blocks the inflammation causing agents. It also has an immunosuppressing property (reduces the body’s natural immunity that fight against foreign cells) which helps in management from rejection of organ transplants.
Directions for Use
Take CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the disease.
Side Effects
taking CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION are weight gain, increased appetite, headache and excess urination. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen or does not improve. USES OF CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSIONManage: severe asthma rheumatoid arthritis juvenile chronic arthritis Duchenne muscular dystrophy autoimmune diseases (such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, sarcoidosis) Prevents: organ rejection in organ transplantation HOW CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION WORKSCORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION helps in managing pain and inflammation by exerting its anti-inflammatory effects where it blocks the inflammation causing agents. It also has an immunosuppressing property (reduces the body’s natural immunity that fight against foreign cells) which helps in management from rejection of organ transplants. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the disease. SIDE EFFECTS OF CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSIONCOMMON throat irritation hirsutism (excessive hair growth on face, chest and back like males) weight gain increased hunger headache excess urination runny nose
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGCORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. KIDNEYCORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION should be taken with caution in patients with renal insufficiency. Your doctor might monitor you regularly. Consult your doctor for advice before taking CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION. LIVERCORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases such as cirrhosis (scarring of liver) and liver failure. Your doctor might lower your dose or monitor you regularly. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION if you are allergic to deflazacort or any other components of this medicine. LUNGSCORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases like tuberculosis. Consult your doctor before taking it. HEART DISEASECORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients having heart diseases such as congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis). Consult your doctor for advice before taking CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION. OTHERSCORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use if you: have unmanageed systemic infection and are not taking antibiotics for it have/ had recently vaccinations with live viruses Before taking CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION inform your doctor if you have: any blood related disorders (thromboembolic disorders) or had any emotional instability or psychotic tendency epilepsy gastrointestinal diseases like peptic ulcers, perforation, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis gastritis or oesophagitis, abscess or pyrogenic infections ocular herpes simplex diabetes bone related problems like osteoporosis had previous corticosteroid-induced myopathy high blood pressure hypothyroidism myasthenia gravis or had chicken pox or had a personal contact with someone having it Use in paediatrics: CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below the age of 18 years of age) as it may cause dose-related growth retardation. Your child’s doctor may monitor the growth of child regularly. Consult with your child’s doctor before giving it to your child. Use in geriatrics: CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in elderly patients. Consult your doctor for advice.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin or rifabutin) medicines used to manage convulsions (Ex. phenobarbitone, primidone, phenytoin and carbamazepine) medicines used to manage cancers (Ex. aminoglutethimide) medicines used to manage various fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole) medicines used to manage pregnancy (Ex. estradiol, levonorgestrel) medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin) medicines to manage high blood pressure (Ex. propranolol and atenolol) medicines used to remove fluid build-up from the body (diuretics) (Ex. spironolactone, furosemide) acetazolamide (medicine used to manage glaucoma, altitude sickness) medicines used to relax muscles (Ex. mivacurium) medicines used to manage acidity (Ex. magnesium hydroxide, aluminium hydroxide), to manage gastric ulcers (Ex. carbenoxolone) medicine used to relieve pain (Ex. ibuprofen, aspirin) medicines used for thinning your blood and manage blood clots (Ex. warfarin) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Deflazacort Pharmacological Category : Glucocorticoid Therapeutic Indication : Severe asthma, Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, Autoimmune diseases, Manage rejection of organ after transplantation Dosage Forms : Tablet, Oral Suspension, Syrup MORE INFORMATION Keep CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION out of reach of children Store CORTIMAX XL SUSPENSION at room temperature below 30°C
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Last Updated
10 Oct 2022