LEDERCORT

Ledercort Information

Ledercort is a drug based on Triamcinolone, a substance that belongs to the steroids category of medication. This drug acts by inhibiting the release of certain substances in the organism, substances that are responsible for the appearance of inflammations.

Ledercort Indications

Ledercort is usually prescribed to patients suffering from certain dermatoses that respond to corticosteroid therapy such as contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczematous psoriasis, neurodermatitis, otitis externa etc, but may also be used to treat a number of other medical conditions (for example breathing disorders, allergic disorders or lupus). If you are unsure whether you should take this medicine or if you have been prescribed a treatment course with Ledercort and are unsure why it is best that you ask your personal health care professional for further information.

Ledercort Warnings

Ledercort should not be used by individuals that are suffering from hypersensitivity to Triamcinolone or to other corticosteroids or if the patient is suffering from a fungal infection. Therapy with this medicine may cause the patients’ immune system to become weakened; as such, while following a therapy course with this drug you should avoid coming in contact with people that have infections as your organism will not be able to effectively fight the invasive agents.

If you have an infection, it may worsen due to Ledercort therapy and recent infections may recur. As such it is best to inform your prescriber of any recent infections you may have had. Also, you should let him or her know if you are suffering from liver, kidney, thyroid or muscle disorders, or if you have diabetes, tuberculosis, osteoporosis, cataracts or glaucoma, congestive heart failure or hypertension.

Other medical conditions that may affect your therapy with Ledercort include diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, stomach ulcers, herpes infections affecting the eyes or any type of mental illness or depression. These conditions may affect your medication therapy as in some cases your dosage may require special adjustment or medical monitoring may be in order for the duration of the treatment.

Ledercort Intake Guidelines

You should always take Ledercort exactly as it has been prescribed to you by the examining health care professional. He or she will provide you with a number of intake directions at the same time with the exact dosage to be employed, and you should make sure that you closely follow these directions in order for the therapy to yield the best results. If you are unsure regarding any of the directions or if you have further questions regarding the proper use of this medicine you should consult your personal physician.

Ledercort Dosage

The exact Ledercort dosage to be employed may vary from one patient to another as it largely depends on the affection that is being treated. Other factors may influence the prescriber’s decision as well – such as your personal medical history and general health condition. Therefore it is likely that the medication dosage that is appropriate in your case will differ from the dosage prescribed to another patient.

You should only take the dosage that has been prescribed to you in order for the treatment to reach full effectiveness. Please note that the medicine dosage may change during the course of the therapy depending on the condition’s response to the medication. A change in the Ledercort dosage may also be required if you undergo surgery or if you are otherwise exposed to unusual stress (severe fever, infections or other medical conditions). You should only employ the medication dosage that has been prescribed to you. Also, you should take Ledercort for the full period of time of the treatment, and you should not cease the therapy without prior consulting with your doctor. The corticosteroid therapy needs to be ceased gradually in order to avoid any withdrawal symptoms from occurring.

Ledercort Overdose

While accidentally taking a large dose of Ledercort is not likely to cause severe adverse reactions, prolonged use of large doses may lead to the appearance of such adverse effects as increased growth of facial hair, muscle pain or weakness, swelling, bruising or weight gain. These and other more serious symptoms are common in the case of an overdose with Ledercort. In most situations emergency medical attention is required, depending on the severity of the condition. If you have any reason to believe that you are suffering from over exposure to this pharmaceutical product you should seek immediate medical attention by going to the nearest medical facility or contacting your personal health care provider.

Ledercort Missed Dose

You should take precautions in order to minimize the chances of missing one or more doses of Ledercort. However, if you accidentally happen to miss a dose you should contact your personal physician as soon as possible for further instructions.

Ledercort Side Effects

The most severe side effects associated with Ledercort usage are allergic reactions, vision problems, rapid weight gain, swelling, breath shortness, bloody coughing or stools, pancreatitis, decreased potassium levels, extreme hypertension, behavior and mood changes, severe depression and convulsions. These require immediate medical assistance and in most cases also determine the immediate discontinuation of the therapy.

Other less severe side effects are possible as well. If you begin to experience any uncommon symptoms while following a therapy course with Ledercort, you should seek the advice of your personal health care provider.

Ledercort Drug Reactions

Ledercort may interact with a number of other drugs and medicines including Aspirin, Warfarin or other blood thinning medication, diuretics, seizure medication (e.g. Phenobarbital or Phenytoin), antibiotics such as Rifampin or Ketoconazole, Cyclosporin, and Insulin or other drugs used for the treatment of diabetes. Other medicine interactions are possible as well. You should inform your prescriber of any other drugs you are currently taking before starting a therapy with Ledercort.