DESCRIPTION

Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer. Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know. Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling. In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune systemÕs response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. In Treatment of Cancer Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension helps in the treatment of a variety of cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation around the site of cancer. It is used specifically to decrease swelling (edema), associated with tumors of the spine and brain. Moreover, it helps to treat or prevent allergic reactions in cancer patients.

USE OF

Treatment of Inflammatory conditions | Treatment of Autoimmune conditions | Treatment of Cancer

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::HORMONES|Action Class::Glucocorticoids

HOW TO USE

Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : UNSAFE – It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. – Driving : SAFE – Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is recommended. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is recommended.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Weight gain | Frequent urge to urinate | Cushing syndrome | Cough | Upper respiratory tract infection | Abnormal hair growth | Obesity | Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

UNSAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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FAQ

Q. Is Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension a steroid?::: Yes, Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling). | Q. What is Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension used for?::: Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your bodyÕs immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.| Q. How does Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension work?::: Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.| Q. Is Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension better than Prednisone?::: Clinical studies have shown that Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.| Q. Is Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension a painkiller?::: No, Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.| Q. Can I take Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension with Tamsulosin?::: Yes, Vaxcort 6 Oral Suspension can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.

DISCLAIMER

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