Product introduction
Kortuf 6mg Tablet is a corticosteroid medicine used in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It helps reduce muscle inflammation and damage, supporting muscle strength and slowing the progression of muscle weakness over time.
Kortuf 6mg Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.
Kortuf 6mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses of Kortuf Tablet
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
Benefits of Kortuf Tablet
In Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic condition that causes gradual muscle weakness, making everyday movements like walking, climbing stairs, and lifting objects increasingly difficult over time. Kortuf 6mg Tablet helps reduce muscle inflammation and damage associated with this condition, which supports better preservation of muscle strength and function. With continued use, it can help slow disease progression, maintain mobility for a longer period, and support overall physical functioning and quality of life.
Side effects of Kortuf Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Kortuf
- Increased appetite
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Cushing syndrome
- Cough
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Abnormal hair growth
- Weight gain
- Obesity
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How to use Kortuf Tablet
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. Kortuf 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Kortuf 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Kortuf 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
How Kortuf Tablet works
Kortuf 6mg Tablet is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kortuf 6mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Kortuf 6mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Kortuf 6mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Kortuf 6mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kortuf 6mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Kortuf 6mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Kortuf Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Kortuf 6mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 11 g |
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