Cortisone Acetate Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
Cortisone Acetate is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
When oral therapy is not feasible: 1. Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance).Congenital adrenal hyperplasiaNonsuppurative thyroiditisHypercalcemia associated with cancer 2. Rheumatic Disorders As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: Psoriatic arthritisRheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy)Ankylosing.
What should I know before taking it?
• Systemic fungal infections • Hypersensitivity to this product
What important warnings are listed?
In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during, and after the stressful situation is indicated. Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection Corticosteroids, including cortisone acetate tablets, suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infection with any pathogen, including viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, or helminthic pathogens. Corticosteroids can; Reduce resistance to new infectionsExacerbate existing infectionsIncrease the risk of disseminated infectionsIncrease the risk of reactivation or exacerbation of latent infectionsMask some signs of infection Corticosteroid-associated.
How is this medication usually taken?
For Oral Administration DOSAGE REQUIREMENTS ARE VARIABLE AND MUST BE INDIVIDUALIZED ON THE BASIS OF THE DISEASE AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT. The initial dosage varies from 25 to 300 mg a day depending on the disease being treated. In less severe diseases doses lower than 25 mg may suffice, while in severe diseases doses higher than 300 mg may be required. The initial dosage should be maintained or adjusted until the patient’s response is satisfactory. If satisfactory clinical response does not occur after a reasonable period of time, discontinue cortisone acetate tablets and transfer the patient to other therapy. After a favorable initial response, the proper maintenance dosage should.
What side effects are listed?
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Sodium retentionFluid retentionCongestive heart failure in susceptible patientsPotassium lossHypokalemic alkalosisHypertension Musculoskeletal Muscle weaknessSteroid myopathyLoss of muscle massOsteoporosisVertebral compression fracturesAseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral headsPathologic fracture of long bonesTendon rupture Gastrointestinal Peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhagePerforation of the small and large bowel, particularly in patients with inflammatory bowel diseasePancreatitisAbdominal distentionUlcerative esophagitis Dermatologic Impaired wound healingThin fragile skinPetechiae and ecchymosesErythemaIncreased sweatingMay.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=cc158d11-f356-4696-8b73-5d2681dcbcf2
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