Cortolone Caproate
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Cortolone Caproate is a corticosteroid (hormone). It reduces swelling and inflammation in a variety of disorders such as allergic conditions, respiratory conditions, digestive problems, eyes, skin, rheumatic disorders etc.
Indications
Cortolone Caproate is primarily indicated in conditions like Dermatitis, Inflammation, Psoriasis.
Contraindications
Cortolone Caproate
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cortolone Caproate, which give rise to further complications include Subcutaneous atrophy, Epidermis atrophy, Dermal collagen atrophy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cortolone Caproate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dry skin, Tightening of skin, Cracking of skin.
Warnings
Cortolone should be used with caution in case of hypersensitivity to other corticosteroids.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cortolone Caproate was found.
Storage
Cream
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.