TORCORT 6mg Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Deflazacort 6 mg
Manufacturer
Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
TORCORT 6mg Tablet is used to manage inflammation in asthma (inflamed airways), arthritis (pain and inflammation in the joints), and allergies. It contains Deflazacort, which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulator Drugs. It works by managing the release of certain chemicals involved in immune and allergic reactions that result in inflammation. It also suppresses white blood cells and the immune system to prevent the body from attacking foreign tissue in organ transplantation. TORCORT 6mg Tablet is also used in the management of problems with your skin, kidneys, heart, digestive system, eyes, or blood, and where your body has growths (tumours). It is also used to manage rejection after organ transplant operations. TORCORT 6mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who have any untreated systemic infection and have had any vaccinations with live vir
Uses
. Before taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, problems in the liver, kidney, or heart, diabetes, high blood pressure, mental health problems, osteoporosis, glaucoma, oesophagitis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or peptic ulcer, and pheochromocytoma. TORCORT 6mg Tablet is generally not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless clearly advised by the doctor. TORCORT 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in children and elderly patients due to the increased risk of
How It Works
TORCORT 6mg Tablet works by managing the release of certain chemicals involved in the immune system and allergic reactions that result in inflammation. This type of action can reduce inflammation in a particular area, control various diseases characterized by excessive inflammation, and manage autoimmune disease conditions where the immune system attacks the body tissues. It also suppresses white blood cells and the immune system to prevent the body from attacking foreign tissue in organ transplantation.
Directions for Use
Take TORCORT 6mg Tablet as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet are excessive facial hair, increased weight, skin redness, rash, nausea, and abdominal pain. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF TORCORT 6MG TABLET Manage inflammation, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies Manage skin, heart, kidney, eyes, digestive system, or blood problems Manage tumour problems Suppress the immune system in transplant operations HOW TORCORT 6MG TABLET WORKSTORCORT 6mg Tablet works by managing the release of certain chemicals involved in the immune system and allergic reactions that result in inflammation. This type of action can reduce inflammation in a particular area, control various diseases characterized by excessive inflammation, and manage autoimmune disease conditions where the immune system attacks the body tissues. It also suppresses white blood cells and the immune system to prevent the body from attacking foreign tissue in organ transplantation. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake TORCORT 6mg Tablet as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TORCORT 6MG TABLETCOMMON Excessive facial hair Increased weight Puffy-face appearance (cushingoid appearance) Skin redness, rash, and striae (stretch marks) Abdominal obesity or pain Need to urinate more often than normal Constipation Irritability, abnormal behaviour Fever, back pain, bruises, and nausea Nosebleeds UNCOMMON Feeling full or bloated, indigestion, heartburn Increase in appetite or weight gain around the face Lose weight or feel weak Signs of diabetes (increased thirst and needing to pass water more often than usual) Increased blood pressure and water retention Signs of low levels of potassium in the blood (tiredness, confusion, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps) Mood changes, difficulty sleeping Return of tuberculosis (TB) infection Acne Infections appear more easily than usual RARE Bleeding under the skin, redness General muscle weakness or tiredness Stop taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: Signs of an allergic reaction (swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, or throat, which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing along with itchy, lumpy, or nettle rash) Signs of a stomach ulcer (black tarry stools, fresh or clotted blood in the stool, or dark bits that look like coffee grounds in your vomit) Signs of pancreatitis (severe stomach pain that may reach through your back) Feeling depressed, including suicidal thoughts Feeling anxious or high, having problems sleeping, difficulty thinking, confusion, and memory loss Feeling, seeing, or hearing things that do not exist Signs of a pheochromocytoma crisis (awareness of your heartbeat, increase in heart rate (palpitations), excessive sweating, high blood pressure, severe headaches, or feeling shaky) Signs of tumour lysis syndrome (changes in blood tests such as increased levels of uric acid, potassium, or phosphorus and decreased levels of calcium may result in muscle cramping, muscle weakness, confusion, visual loss or disturbances, shortness of breath, seizures, an irregular heartbeat, or a reduced amount or darkening of urine) Very sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and the inside of the mouth may have white areas on the surface Headache, which is usually worse in the morning, coughing or straining, and nausea, along with fits, fainting, eyesight problems, painful eyes, or confusion
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredTORCORT 6mg Tablet is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet. BREASTFEEDINGMonitoring requiredTORCORT 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy, like everything around you is spinning, or disoriented (vertigo) after taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet. KIDNEYUse with CautionTORCORT 6 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking TORCORT 6 Tablet. LIVERUse with CautionTORCORT 6 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking TORCORT 6 Tablet. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take TORCORT 6 Tablet if you are allergic to Deflazacort. It should be used with caution in patients who have ever had a bad reaction, such as muscle weakness, to any steroids. LUNGSUse with CautionTORCORT 6 Tablet should be used with caution in patients who have or have had tuberculosis. Consult your doctor before taking TORCORT 6 Tablet. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionTORCORT 6 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure or heart problems. Consult your doctor before taking TORCORT 6 Tablet. USE IN PEDIATRICSUse with CautionTORCORT 6 Tablet should be used with caution in children. Your child’s doctor may adjust the dose based on the child's age and body, and the dose may be initiated with the lowest effective dose. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionTORCORT 6 Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of side effects. Consult your doctor before taking TORCORT 6 Tablet. OTHERSTORCORT 6 Tablet is not recommended for use if you: Have any untreated systemic infection (affecting the whole body) Had any vaccinations with live viruses Before taking TORCORT 6 Tablet, inform your doctor if you: Have epilepsy Have diabetes Have high levels of uric acid in the blood Have osteoporosis Have an eye disease that causes detachment of the retina and bulging eyes Have or anyone in your family had an eye problem called glaucoma Have an underactive thyroid gland Have oesophagitis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or peptic ulcer Have athlete’s foot, thrush, and cold sores Have any problems with your blood vessels, such as a blood clot Have a pheochromocytoma Have haematological malignancy Are going to have an operation Have ever had severe depression, manic-depression (bipolar disorder), or psychosis Have any close family members with mental illnesses
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Analgesics (Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen) Anticancer (Ex. aminoglutethimide) Antifungal (Ex. ketoconazole) Diuretics (Ex. spironolactone, triamterene, or amiloride) Anticoagulants (Ex. warfarin) Antidiabetics (Ex. metformin or tolbutamide) Anticonvulsants (Ex. phenobarbitone, primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, acetazolamide) Oral contraceptives (Ex. oestrogens) Anti-tubercular agents (Ex. rifampicin or rifabutin) Antihypertensives (Ex. verapamil, atenolol, and propranolol) Antacids (Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, and calcium carbonate) Bronchodilators (Ex. salbutamol and theophylline) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of TORCORT 6mg Tablet, consult your doctor immediately or visit a nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Deflazacort Pharmacological Category : Glucocorticoids Therapeutic Indication : Autoimmune diseases, rejection of organ transplantation, and tumours Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep TORCORT 6mg Tablet out of reach of children Store at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about TORCORT 6mg Tablet 10's.
What is TORCORT 6mg Tablet used for?
TORCORT 6mg Tablet is used to manage inflammation, including asthma, arthritis, allergies, and problems in the skin, heart, kidney, eyes, digestive system, or blood. It is also used in certain types of cancer management and to suppress the immune system after transplant operations to manage organ rejection.
Does TORCORT 6mg Tablet increase blood sugar?
Yes, you might experience increased thirst and need to pass water more often than usual, which could be signs of diabetes. If you are already diabetic, your doctor may prescribe more of your diabetes medicine to balance the effects of TORCORT 6mg Tablet. Always consult your doctor for advice before taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of TORCORT 6mg Tablet?
TORCORT 6mg Tablet can cause common side effects such as excessive facial hair, increased weight, puffy face appearance, skin redness, abdominal pain, constipation, irritability, abnormal behaviour, fever, back pain, bruises, nausea, and nosebleeds. If any of these side effects get worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Can I stop taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet suddenly?
No, you should not stop taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet without consulting your doctor because it may cause problems such as high temperature, runny nose, red eyes, aching muscles and joints, itchy skin, and weight loss, along with vomiting, headache, and drowsiness. This is more likely to happen in children. If you had to stop the management with TORCORT 6mg Tablet, the dose would be gradually reduced.
Can I take the vaccine while taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet?
If you are going to have any injections or vaccinations, tell the doctor that you are taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet. This includes those needed for a foreign holiday. Some vaccines should not be given to patients taking this medicine. This is because TORCORT 6mg Tablet can affect the way some vaccines work.
Is TORCORT 6mg Tablet safe during pregnancy?
TORCORT 6mg Tablet is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking TORCORT 6mg Tablet.
How does the TORCORT 6mg Tablet work?
TORCORT 6mg Tablet works by managing the release of certain chemicals involved in the immune system and allergic reactions that result in inflammation. This type of action can reduce inflammation in a particular area, control various diseases characterized by excessive inflammation, and manage autoimmune disease conditions where the immune system attacks the body tissues. It also suppresses white blood cells and the immune system to prevent the body from attacking foreign tissue in organ transplantation.
Can I use TORCORT 6mg Tablet in children?
TORCORT 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in children. Your child’s doctor may adjust the dose based on the child's age and body, and the dose may be initiated with the lowest effective dose. Consult your child’s doctor for advice.
Can I take TORCORT 6mg Tablet daily?
Take TORCORT 6mg Tablet as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It is usually taken once daily, with or without food, or as directed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
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Yes, most online pharmacy platforms like indiahomenursing in India offer doorstep delivery services for TORCORT 6mg Tablet. If you wish to buy an TORCORT 6mg Tablet on indiahomenursing, you need a prescription from a registered medical practitioner. You can place your order online, provide your address details, and the medication will be delivered to your specified location within the designated time frame. indiahomenursing has made buying online medicines more easy for consumers and is one of India's leading online pharmacies.
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Last Updated
24 May 2024