DESCRIPTION
NUCORT M 4MG TABLET is used to manage various adrenal gland problems, including adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis. It is also effective in managing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting different parts of the body, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, optic neuritis, uveitis, asthma, and certain blood disorders like leukemia. Additionally, it helps manage inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as tuberculous meningitis in the brain.
This medication is also prescribed for managing severe allergic reactions, including drug-induced hypersensitivity, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and allergic rhinitis. It can prevent graft rejection after organ transplantation and support kidney health by reducing protein loss in the urine or increasing urine output in conditions like nephrotic syndrome.
Uses
It is used to manage the following disease conditions:
- adrenal insufficiency and its associated conditions
- bone and joint problems (Ex. rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis)
- skin and collagen disorders (Ex. systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis)
- eye problems (Ex. optic neuritis, uveitis or iritis)
- respiratory tract diseases (Ex. asthma, tuberculosis)
- blood cancer (leukemia), lymph cancer (lymphoma)
- problems of bowel and gut (Ex. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- brain problems (Ex. tuberculous meningitis)
- drug induced hypersensitivity reactions
- allergic reactions (such as atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis)
It can also:
- reduce the risk of graft rejection following organ transplantation
- improve urine output or reduces protein loss in urine among patients having nephrotic syndrome
Works
NUCORT M 4MG TABLET is a corticosteroid medicine with anti-inflammatory and immune suppressant properties. It boosts your body with sufficient corticosteroid levels (cortisol, aldosterone) during deficient conditions and helps your body to function properly.
It also reduces the release of certain chemicals (prostaglandins) in the body that causes inflammation. It manages graft rejection by suppressing the immune functions and protects your kidney from damage in patients with kidney problems.
use
- Take NUCORT M 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician.
- Swallow the medicine with a glass of water.
- Do not crush or chew the medicine.
- Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
- Do not stop taking NUCORT M 4MG TABLET without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects Of
Like all medications, this medicine may cause side effects, although they do not occur in everyone.
Common Side Effects
- high blood pressure (causing headache, or a general feeling of being unwell)
- swelling of body parts
- muscle cramps, weakness or wasting
- cataract, blurred vision
- slowed growth in children
- moon shaped face (Cushingoid facies)
- feeling sad, mood changes, mania, anxiety
- problems in sleeping
- difficulty in thinking, confusion, loss of memory, hallucinations
- fear or frightening thoughts
- acne, poor wound healing
- skin thinning
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