Deltacortril 5mg Tablet

Deltacortril Tablet is a medicine that helps reduce inflammation in the body. It contains a steroid called prednisolone, which is often used to treat various health issues, including allergies, asthma, skin conditions, and certain autoimmune disorders where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body. It works by calming the immune system and reducing symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching.

When taking Deltacortril, it’s very important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Take the tablets exactly as prescribed and try to take them at the same time each day. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly, even if you feel better, unless your doctor instructs you to do so.

Stopping it too soon or missing doses can make your condition worse or cause unwanted side effects. Make sure to complete the full course of this medication, even if your symptoms improve before you're done. Your doctor may also gradually lower your dose instead of stopping it all at once, especially if you've been on it for a long time.

This helps your body adjust and prevents any problems from coming from the medicine too quickly. Before starting Deltacortril, let your doctor know if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. It's also important to tell them about any other health conditions you have, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, or mental health concerns, as steroids can affect or interact with these conditions.

If you experience any side effects, such as mood changes, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, or unusual tiredness, please inform your doctor. Regular check-ups may be necessary to monitor your progress and detect any potential side effects. Always keep your doctor informed and never adjust your dose without consulting them.

Dosage

Overdose

In case you have taken more than the prescribed dose of Deltacortril, seek imediate medical help.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Deltacortril Tablet take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Deltacortril contains prednisolone which is a man-made steroid. Steroids are hormones produced in the human body naturally that plays an important role in maintaining normal physiological function and well being of the human body.
• This medicine mimics the action of naturally produced steroids. It works by suppressing the immune response in allergies, inflammation, autoimmune diseases and during organ transplantation.

Directions for Use

• Deltacortril Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Deltacortril Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information available on the safety of Deltacortril Tablet during pregnancy. A long term use may be associated with low birth weight and growth retardation in the baby. Consult your doctor for more information. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine seek immediate medical help.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Deltacortril Tablet while breastfeeding?

Prednisolone passes into breast milk in small amounts. Thus, the use of Deltacortril Tablet is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by a doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Deltacortril Tablet?

There is limited information available on effect of Deltacortril Tablet on driving abilities of an individual. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbance you should not drive or use machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Deltacortril Tablet?

Although there is no known interaction of Deltacortril Tablet with alcohol, one should limit their alcohol intake while taking steroids especially if the steroid is prescribed for long term treatment. Consult your doctor to know more and what works for you best.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience any skin allergies and rise in blood sugar levels or you are diabetic.
• You experience mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems including suicidal thoughts.
• You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long term use, there is the probability that you may develop a cataract.
• You are elderly, you have a heart problem, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases. It can impair the fertility of an individual, be very cautious.
• You have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called myasthenia gravis.
• This medicine makes you more prone to infections, in case you already have an infection like fungal infection, or you have measles or chickenpox, you are taking medicines to suppress immune response discuss your condition with a doctor.
• This medicine may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of your gut like the stomach, pancreas and can also cause ulcers.
• Children and adolescents receiving steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard the growth

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to prednisolone or steroids or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have any other infection and are not taking any medication to treat it.
• If you are suffering from a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes virus.

Side effects

• Irritation
• Feeling angry
• Mood swings
• Confusion
• Anxiety
• Weight gain
• Infections
• Bloating
• Weakness
• Fatigue

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Deltacortril Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal supplements you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• You should not receive any live vaccines while taking this medicine, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
• Antacids and certain antibiotics such as rifamycin and erythromycin can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
• You may require a higher dose of this medicine if you are taking medicines to treat fits, such as phenobarbital or phenytoin.
• If you are taking antifungal medicines like amphotericin and ketoconazole, oral contraceptive medicines, antibiotics like troleandomycin and erythromycin, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, methotrexate, you are more likely to experience side effects of any of these medicines.
• There is an increased risk of stomach bleeding if you are taking painkillers or aspirin along with this medicine.
• You should be cautious you are taking any anti-diabetic medicine like insulin, medicines to stop blood clotting, water pill and medicine for hyperactive thyroid such as carbimazole and thiamazole, medicines for heart failure like digoxin. Somatropin a growth hormone if taken along can inhibit its growth in an individual.
• Other medicines for treating asthma-like salbutamol may lead to an increase in potassium level in blood and you may experience irregular heartbeats.

Interactions with food items

Avoid having grapefruit juice along with Deltacortril.

Storage and disposal

• Store Deltacortril Tablet below 25°C.
• Keep it in the original packaging to protect it from absorbing moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.en

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I inform my healthcare provider before taking Deltacortril Tablet?

It is important to inform your healthcare provider about your complete medical/surgical history, especially if you have any diseases like bleeding anomalies, fungal infections, kidney ailments or liver diseases.

Can I stop taking Deltacortril Tablet on my own?

No steroids therapy should not be stopped abruptly as it can lead to psychological problems, your dose will be gradually reduced by your doctor before completely withdrawing this therapy.

Can taking Deltacortril Tablet lead to hair loss?

Hair loss is not a commonly known side-effect of Deltacortril Tablet. As every individual has a different physiological response, it is advised that you should consult your doctor if you are facing hair loss problem.

Can we take Deltacortril on an empty stomach?

You can take Deltacortril with or without food or as advised by your doctor. However, it should preferably be taken with food to prevent stomach upset.