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What is Cortax

Cortax is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.
Cortax is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.
Cortax is not a cure for muscular dystrophy, but this medicine may improve muscle strength and slow the progression of disability.
Cortax may also be used for purposes not listed in Cortax guide.

Cortax side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur during treatment with Cortax. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:

Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Cortax dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Muscular Dystrophy:

0.9 mg/kg orally once a day
Comments:
-If tablets are used, round up to the nearest possible dose
-If oral suspension is used, round up to the nearest tenth of a milliliter.
-If this drug is administered for more than a few days, do not abruptly discontinue.
-Dose modifications are recommended for use with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors and inducers .
Use: Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Muscular Dystrophy:

5 years or older: 0.9 mg/kg orally once a day
Comments:
-If tablets are used, round up to the nearest possible dose
-If oral suspension is used, round up to the nearest tenth of a milliliter (mL).
-If this drug is administered for more than a few days, do not abruptly discontinue.
-Dose modifications are recommended for use with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors and inducers .
Use: Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
6 mg10 Tablet$1.23
AB Cort 6 mg Tablet $0.12
30 mg10 Tablet$0.45
6 mg10 Tablet$0.11
6 mg10 Tablet$1.11
1 mg10 Tablet$0.31
6 mg10 Tablet$0.97
Cortace 1 mg Tablet $0.03
CORTACE tab 1 mg x 10's $0.31Acekinetic
1 mg x 100's $3.08
Cortace 1mg TAB / 100 $3.08
Cortace 6 mg Tablet $0.10
CORTACE tab 6 mg x 10's $0.97Acekinetic
6 mg x 100's $9.66
Cortace 6mg TAB / 100 $9.66
6 mg10 Tablet$1.05
6 mg10 Tablet$1.05
Cortiken 6 mg Tablet $0.10
1 mg x 6's $0.21
CORTIMAX 24 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $2.45Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
CORTIMAX Cream/ Gel/ Ointment / 0.05(%) (10gm units) $0.35Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Cortimax 30mg Tablet $0.56Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Cortimax 6mg Tablet $0.13Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
6 mg10 Tablet$1.16
Cortipriv 6 mg Tablet $0.12
CORTIPRIV tab 6 mg x 10's $1.16Quest
6 mg x 100's $11.55
Cortipriv 6mg TAB / 100 $11.55
DFZ 24mg TAB / 6 $2.45
DFZ tab 1 mg x 10's $0.41IPCA (IPM)
DFZ 6mg TAB / 6 $0.63
1 mg6 Tablet$0.13
DEFCORT 1 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $0.16Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Defcort 24mg TAB / 6 $2.52
30 mg x 6's $3.11
Defcort 18mg Tablet $0.42Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
6 mg x 6's $0.65
DEFCORT 6 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $0.86Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
6 mg10 Tablet$1.12
Deflader 6 mg Tablet $0.11
DEFLADER tab 6 mg x 10's $1.12Wonder (Wonder HC)
6 mg10 Tablet$0.73
Deflauz 6 mg Tablet $0.07
6 mg10 Tablet$1.15
6 mg10 Tablet$1.15
Defley 6 mg Tablet $0.11
6 mg x 10's $1.15
DEFLEY tab 6 mg x 10's $1.15Zodley
Defley 6mg TAB / 10 $1.15
6 mg10 Tablet$1.96
Deflotek 6 mg Tablet $0.20
Deflotek 30 mg Tablet $0.67
24 mg10 Tablet$4.20
Defnalon 1 mg Tablet $0.02
Defnalon 24 mg Tablet $0.42
Defnalon 30 mg Tablet $0.54
Defnalon 6 mg Tablet $0.11
6 mg10 Tablet$0.75
Defocart 30 mg Tablet $0.33
DEFOCART tab 30 mg x 10's $3.28Solitaire (CureMax)
30 mg x 100's $32.76
Defocart 30mg TAB / 100 $32.76
Defocart 6 mg Tablet $0.07
DEFOCART tab 6 mg x 10's $0.75Solitaire (CureMax)
6 mg x 100's $7.48
Defocart 6mg TAB / 100 $7.48
6 mg10 Tablet$1.12
6 mg10 Tablet$1.12
Defrut 6 mg Tablet $0.11
30 mg6 Tablet$3.11
DEFZA 24 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $2.92Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
DEFZA 30 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $4.10Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Defza 6 mg Tablet $0.11
DEFZA 6 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.30Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
6 mg10 Tablet$1.04
6 mg10 Tablet$1.04
Defzamick 12 mg Tablet $0.19
Defzamick 6 mg Tablet $0.10
30 mg10 Tablet$2.80
6 mg10 Tablet$1.40
Dextracort 6 mg Tablet $0.14
6 mg x 10's $1.40
DEXTRACORT tab 6 mg x 10's $1.40Esma
Dextracort 6mg TAB / 10 $1.40
Dextracort 30 mg Tablet $0.28
30 mg x 10's $2.80
DEXTRACORT tab 30 mg x 10's $2.80Esma
Dextracort 30mg TAB / 10 $2.80
Dezacor 18mg TAB / 6 $1.89
DEZACOR tab 24 mg x 6's $2.45Aristo
DEZACOR tab 30 mg x 6's $2.97Aristo
Dezacor 6mg Syrup $0.86Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Dezacor 30 ml Suspension $0.12
6 mg10 Tablet$0.69
6 mg10 Tablet$0.69
Dezacortin 6 mg Tablet $0.07
Dezacortin 6mg Tablet $0.12Obsurge Biotech Ltd
DEZACORTIN 6 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.17Obsurge Biotech Ltd
DEZO syr 6 mg x 5 mL x 30ml $0.76Allenge
6 mg x 10's $1.06
Dezo 6mg TAB / 10 $1.06
DEZO tab 6 mg x 10's $1.15Allenge
6 mg10 Tablet$0.88
6 mg10 Tablet$0.90
6 mg10 Tablet$1.13
6 mg x 10's $1.13
EMZACORT tab 6 mg x 10's $1.13Emar
Emzacort 6mg TAB / 10 $1.13
6 mg60 Tablet$7.14
FLAZE tab 6 mg x 6's $0.71Hauz
6 mg x 60's $7.14
Flaze 6mg TAB / 60 $7.14
Flaze 6 mg Tablet $0.12
6 mg10 Tablet$1.26
Flozacort 6 mg Tablet $0.13
6 mg x 10's $1.26
FLOZACORT tab 6 mg x 10's $1.26Invision (Ikeirdorf)
Flozacort 6mg TAB / 10 $1.26
1 mg6 Tablet$0.21
LAZA 30MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $2.95Vilberry Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Laza 1mg Tablet $0.06Vilberry Healthcare Pvt Ltd
LAZA 6MG ORAL SUSPENSION 1 bottle(s) (30 ML oral suspension each) $1.01Vilberry Healthcare Pvt Ltd
LAZA 6MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.13Vilberry Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Mdcort 16mg Tablet $0.19M D C Pharmaceuticals P Ltd
MDCORT TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.87M D C Pharmaceuticals P Ltd
30 mg x 10's $3.49
MDCORT tab 30 mg x 10's $3.49MDC
Mdcort 30mg TAB / 10 $3.49
6 mg x 10's $0.98
MDCORT tab 6 mg x 10's $0.98MDC
Mdcort 6mg TAB / 10 $0.98
30 mg10 Tablet$3.49
Mdcort 16mg Tablet $0.19M D C Pharmaceuticals P Ltd
MDCORT TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.87M D C Pharmaceuticals P Ltd
30 mg x 10's $3.49
MDCORT tab 30 mg x 10's $3.49MDC
Mdcort 30mg TAB / 10 $3.49
6 mg x 10's $0.98
MDCORT tab 6 mg x 10's $0.98MDC
Mdcort 6mg TAB / 10 $0.98
6 mg10 Tablet$1.18
6 mg x 10's $1.18
MEDIPRED tab 6 mg x 10's $1.18Medihealth
Medipred 6mg TAB / 10 $1.18
24 mg10 Tablet$0.41
Neodic 6 mg Tablet $0.21
Neodic 1 mg Tablet $0.04
Neodic 24 mg Tablet $0.41
Neodic 30 mg Tablet $0.59
6 mg10 Tablet$1.05
NIDFLAZ tab 18 mg x 10's $3.15Nidus
NIDFLAZ tab 24 mg x 10's $4.06Nidus
NIDFLAZ tab 30 mg x 10's $5.12Nidus
Nidflaz 6 mg Tablet $0.10
6 mg x 10's $1.05
NIDFLAZ tab 6 mg x 10's $1.05Nidus
Nidflaz 6mg TAB / 10 $1.05
ORTHOCORT tab 12 mg x 6's $1.42Macleods (Gencare)
ORTHOCORT 24 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $2.52Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Orthocort 24mg Tablet $0.42Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Orthocort 6 mg Tablet $0.11
1 mg10 Tablet$0.22
1 mg10 Tablet$0.22
1 mg x 10's $0.22
Prism 1mg TAB / 10 $0.22
24 mg x 10's $4.06
Prism 24mg TAB / 10 $4.06
PRISM tab 30 mg x 10's $5.46Nitro Organics
6 mg x 10's $1.05
Prism 6mg TAB / 10 $1.05
PRISM tab 6 mg x 10's $1.26Nitro Organics
Safecort 5 mg Tablet $0.01
SAFECORT tab 30 mg x 10's $3.99BMW
Solme 4 mg Tablet $0.07
Solme 4mg TAB / 10 $0.67
SOLME tab 6 mg x 6's $0.76Blubell
6 mg x 60's $7.56
Solme 6mg TAB / 60 $7.56
Solme 6 mg Tablet $0.13
Solme 8 mg Tablet $0.13
Solme 8mg TAB / 10 $1.26
6 mg10 Tablet$1.26
Solme 4 mg Tablet $0.07
Solme 4mg TAB / 10 $0.67
SOLME tab 6 mg x 6's $0.76Blubell
6 mg x 60's $7.56
Solme 6mg TAB / 60 $7.56
Solme 6 mg Tablet $0.13
Solme 8 mg Tablet $0.13
Solme 8mg TAB / 10 $1.26
6 mg10 Tablet$1.11
Zolc 6 mg Tablet $0.11

References

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Cortax - Frequently asked Questions

Can Cortax be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Cortax?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

You may take Cortax with or without food.

Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

To make swallowing easier, you may crush the Cortax tablet and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save it for later use.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine using only the dosing syringe provided. If you do not have this dosing syringe, ask your pharmacist for one.

To improve the flavor of Cortax liquid, you may mix your measured dose with 3 to 4 ounces of milk or fruit juice (but not grapefruit juice). Drink this mixture right away and do not save it for later.

Cortax can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to get sick from being around others who are ill. Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur during treatment with Cortax.

Call your doctor if you have signs of infection (fever, chills, body aches, sweating, mouth sores, skin sores, warmth or redness, vomiting, diarrhea, painful urination).

If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent blood tests. Your blood pressure, vision, and bone density may also need to be checked.

Tell your doctor if you have any changes in weight. Cortax doses are based on weight, and any changes may affect the dose.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Cortax.

You should not stop using Cortax suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Throw away any Cortax liquid that has not been used within 1 month after you first opened the bottle.

What other drugs will affect Cortax?

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Cortax, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take Cortax?

You should not use Cortax if you are allergic to it.

To make sure Cortax is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

Long-term use of steroids may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis), especially if you smoke, if you do not exercise, if you do not get enough vitamin D or calcium in your diet, or if you have a family history of osteoporosis.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Cortax can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Cortax can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Cortax is not approved for use by anyone younger than 5 years old.

Can Cortax be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Cortax be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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