Kenacort 10mg Injection

Short Description

Kenacort 10mg Injection is a steroid used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatic disorders, providing relief by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation and by suppressing the immune system.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Kenacort 10mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Get the injection regularly at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. It is important to keep using the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. This medicine may cause a few side effects such as infection, headache, joint pain, or injection site reaction. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects or they do not go away. This medicine may make you more susceptible to viral infections, so you should stay away from people who have these infections. In general, you should try to avoid situations that make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites) and it is best not to smoke.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kenacort 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Kenacort 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Kenacort 10mg Injection 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.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Aspirin Amlodipine Amphotericin B

Kenacort 10mg Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. It is injected into the muscles under the supervision of a doctor. Kenacort 10mg Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Kenacort 10mg Injection. Inform your doctor if this bothers you. Do not stop taking Kenacort 10mg Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.