Uses / Indications:
Nicort 16mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergy symptoms, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.
Pregnancy interaction:
Nicort 16mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Dose is decreased or tapered over time. Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use. Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.
Side Effects:
Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Increased glucose level in blood, Skin scar, Altered bone growth, Cataract, Behavioural changes.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nicort 16mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Avoid Nicort 16mg Tablet with dietary sodium.
How it works:
Methylprednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called as corticosteroids. It increases the level of corticosteroid, which are naturally present in the body and thereby controls inflammation. It has anti-inflammatory, metabolic, immune, and hormonal effects on the body..
Faq for medicine:
Is Nicort a steroid or an antibiotic drug? : Nicort is a corticosteroid/steroid drug. It is not an antibiotic|Is Nicort a narcotic or addictive drug? : No. Nicort is not a narcotic or an addictive drug|Can I take Nicort if I have high blood pressure? : You can take Nicort if you have high blood pressure, only when prescribed by your doctor. It is prescribed in such situation when benefit outweighs the risk
Medicine interaction:
Nicort with Chlorthalidone|Nicort with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Nicort with Posaconazole|Nicort with Roxithromycin|Nicort with Clarithromycin|Nicort with Ritonavir|Nicort with S-Amlodipine|Nicort with Ketoconazole|Nicort with Lercanidipine|Nicort with Gliclazide|Nicort with Glipizide|Nicort with Cilnidipine|Nicort with Itraconazole|Nicort with Glibenclamide|Nicort with Phenobarbitone|Nicort with Repaglinide|Nicort with Indapamide|Nicort with Carbamazepine|Nicort with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Nicort with Glimepiride|Nicort with Rosiglitazone|Nicort with Benidipine|Nicort with Azithromycin|Nicort with Primidone|Nicort with Indinavir|Nicort with Exenatide|Nicort with Rifampicin|Nicort with Saxagliptin|Nicort with Clotrimazole
