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Troycort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Troycort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Troycort. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Troycort include Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Troycort as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Troycort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Troycort's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Troycort related warnings talks about Troycort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Troycort contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Troycort may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Troycort is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Troycort is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Troycort safe for pregnant women?
Troycort can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Troycort, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Troycort safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Troycort on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Troycort will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Troycort on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Troycort. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Troycort on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Troycort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Troycort on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Troycort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Troycort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Troycort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Troycort habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Troycort has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Troycort does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Troycort only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Troycort for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Troycort
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Troycort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Troycort
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Troycort.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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