Comcort 40 mg Injection

Composition of Comcort 40 mg Injection

Comcort 40 mg Injection contains Triamcinolone (40mg). It belongs to the Systemic corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Comcort 40 mg Injection

Treatment of Osteoarthritis Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints. Comcort 40mg Injection can give you relief from this pain and swelling. It also reduces stiffness in the joints and helps in easy movement. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. Comcort 40mg Injection should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor asks you to stop. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises
• losing weight
• and wearing suitable footwear. In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disorder
• in which the immune system starts attacking the lining of your joints. This causes pain and swelling in the joints. Comcort 40mg Injection helps treat rheumatoid arthritis. It makes the immune system function normally and prevents it from attacking the body. This gives relief from the symptoms such as pain
• swelling
• and stiffness in the joints. This helps in easy movement and makes you do your daily activities more easily. Show More

How Comcort 40 mg Injection works

Comcort 40mg Injection is a steroid that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Suppressing the release of inflammatory substances helps relieve symptoms such as pain, swelling, and redness.

How to take Comcort 40 mg Injection

Administer by injection only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Dose and route (IV/IM) depend on the condition being treated; follow the prescribing doctor’s instructions.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Comcort 40mg Injection, 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause weight gain, high blood sugar, bone thinning and suppression of the body's own steroid production when it is taken over a prolonged period. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Comcort 40 mg Injection

Most side effects of Comcort are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Comcort 40 mg Injection

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only injectable medicine. Use only under medical supervision. Inform your doctor about allergy to any corticosteroids/other medicines, ongoing infections (including TB/fungal/viral), diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, liver/kidney disease, and if you are pregnant/breastfeeding. Steroids can mask signs of infection; do not stop long-term steroid therapy abruptly.

Do not take Comcort if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an untreated systemic infection, except where the steroid is part of the treatment.

Interactions with other medicines

May interact with anticoagulants (warfarin), antidiabetics/insulin, NSAIDs, diuretics (risk of low potassium), rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, azole antifungals, macrolide antibiotics, cyclosporine/tacrolimus, live vaccines.

How to store Comcort 40 mg Injection

Store as per label; generally store below 25°C, protected from light. Do not freeze unless specified. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Comcort 40 mg Injection

Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Comcort 40mg Injection is generally injected into the muscles under the supervision of a doctor. Comcort 40mg Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as a fever or sore throat. Some side effects may occur after weeks or months. These include weakness of arms and legs, or developing a rounder face. Do not stop taking Comcort 40mg Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first, as it may worsen your symptoms.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

COMED CHEMICALS`

Therapeutic class:

DERMA

Drug class:

Systemic corticosteroid

Chemical class:

21- hydroxysteroids