CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable)

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CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information

CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable)

CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification

CORTISONE (Injection)

CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname

CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment

Cortisone (KOR-ti-sone) Treats inflammation, certain types of arthritis, and many other medical problems.Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.

When To Not Use CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable)

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cortisone. You should not use cortisone if you have a fungal infection.

How Should You Use CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable)

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
• This medicine may be given into the buttocks, upper arm, thigh, or other large muscle. This is called an IM, or intramuscular (in-tra-MUSS-cue-lar) injection.
If a dose is missed:
• This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.

Proper CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) Storage

Store CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking insulin, diuretics (water pills), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin®), rifampin, blood thinners (Coumadin®), or estrogen.
• Talk to your doctor before getting flu shots or other vaccines while getting cortisone. Vaccines may not work as well while you are taking this medicine.

CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before using this medicine.
• Before using cortisone, let your doctor know if you have liver or thyroid problems, diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, or herpes simplex that affects your eyes.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your skin.
• It may be easier for you to get an infection while you are getting cortisone. Avoid crowds or people with colds, flu, or other infections.
• If you are exposed to chicken pox or measles, tell your doctor right away.
• Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are taking cortisone.

CORTISONE (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Black or tarry stools
• Muscle weakness or cramps
• Unexplained fever, sore throat
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Fluid retention, weight gain
• Restlessness, anxiety, mood changes
• Sweating
• Redness of the face
• Easy bruising, small purple spots on your skin
• Thinning skin, acne
• Increased hair growth
• Irregular menstrual periods