Cortipen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Cortipen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cortipen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Cortipen also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). While these are the most often observed Cortipen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cortipen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cortipen has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cortipen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cortipen related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cortipen contraindications section.

Besides this, Cortipen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cortipen is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.