RAPICORT 5MG 100'S

It is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells

It can cause fluid retention, dizziness, changes in your menstural cycle, headache, muscle pain, stomach discomfort etc.

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Use with caution in cirrhosis, diabetes, ocular herpes simplex, hypertension, diverticulitis, following myocardial infarction, thyroid disease, seizure disorders, hypothyroidism, myasthenia gravis, hepatic impairment, peptic ulcer disease, osteoporosis, ulcerative colitis, psychotic tendencies, untreated systemic infections, renal insufficiency, pregnancy

If product is used for 10 days or longer, intraocular pressure should be routinely monitored even though it may be difficult in children and uncooperative patients; steroids should be used with caution in the presence of glaucoma. Intraocular pressure should be checked frequently

Suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis may occur particularly in patients receiving high doses for prolonged periods or in young children; discontinuation of therapy should be done through slow taper

Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Quinolones containing drugs may interact with this product.