Cortineff, 100 mcg, tablets, 20 pcs

Cortineff, 100 mcg, tablets, 20 pcs.

Description

Cortineff tablets are a drug with the synthetic hormone of the adrenal cortex fludrocortisone. The active substance of the drug refers to steroids, which affect the body's metabolism of salts and mineral compounds in the body and the distribution of water (liquids) in the body.

Composition

The active ingredient of the drug is fludrocortisone acetate.

1 tablet contains 100 micrograms of fludrocortisone acetate.

Excipients: lactose monohydrate, potato starch, gelatin, magnesium stearate.

Dosage

This medicine should always be used exactly according to the doctor's recommendations. If in doubt, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The tablets are taken orally, between meals. The dosage of Cortineff is determined by the doctor for each patient individually. Pills should not be broken

Action

Cortineff contains fludrocortisone acetate from the group of mineralocorticosteroids, also known as steroids, which are hormones produced in the body by the adrenal cortex. They have a strong effect on the conversion of salts and mineral compounds in the body, as well as on the distribution of water (liquids) in the body.

Indications

Cortineff is indicated for the treatment of primary adrenal insufficiency (called Addison's disease) and adrenal syndrome with loss of salt. The drug can also be used for secondary insufficiency of the adrenal cortex.

Contraindications

Do not use Cortineff tablets in patients with allergies to fludrocortisone or any of the other components of this drug. Contraindications are also infections affecting several tissues and / or organs at once, and treatment has not been carried out.

Side effects

Like any medicine, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone has them.

Fludrocortisone can mask the symptoms of infection and reduce their severity, reduce resistance to infection and the ability to localize it.

Most of the side effects of fludrocortisone are characteristic of mineralocorticosteroids: water-electrolyte disorders, sodium and fluid retention in the body, edema, congestive circulatory insufficiency, loss of potassium, arrhythmias or ECG changes associated with potassium deficiency, hypokalemic alkalosis, increased calcium excretion and hypertension. Short-term use of the drug only occasionally causes side effects associated with glucocorticotropic activity.

Sudden discontinuation of fludrocortisone after prolonged use can lead to acute adrenal insufficiency, hypotension and death. The following withdrawal symptoms may occur: fever, muscle and joint pain, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, painful itchy nodules and weight loss.

These side effects are not all that can occur as a result of drug therapy. A more complete list of them can be found on the leaflet attached to the package.

Warnings and precautions

Before using Cortineff, you should inform your doctor if you have: stomach and duodenal ulcers, intestinal diseases (for example, fresh intestinal anastomoses, intestinal diverticulosis), thrombophlebitis, rash (red, itchy lumps or spots on the skin), chronic nephritis or kidney failure, osteoporosis (especially in older women postmenopausal), excessive muscle weakness and fatigue (muscle fatigue), fungal or viral infections, glaucoma (or if someone in the family has glaucoma), increased cholesterol and triglycerides, decreased blood protein levels, increased blood pressure, congestive heart failure, epilepsy, impaired liver function, cirrhosis liver, this drug can worsen acute psychosis and mental disorders. Before starting treatment, the patient should inform his doctor if you have tuberculosis, diabetes, hypothyroidism, blood clotting factor deficiency (prothrombin) and if you are taking aspirin at the same time.

If you have blurred vision or other visual impairments, consult a doctor.

This drug increases the accumulation of sodium in the body, which can cause swelling and increased blood pressure, so you should limit salt intake in foods.

One tablet contains 57.90 mg of monohydrate lactose (a type of sugar). If the patient has previously been found to be intolerant of certain sugars, the patient should consult a doctor before taking the drug.

The drug should be stored in a place that is invisible and inaccessible to children. Store at temperatures below 25°C and in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture.

Use of other medicines

Tell your doctor about all the medications you are currently or recently taking, as well as the medications you plan to take, including those that are available without a prescription.

The drug may cause an interaction with:

barbiturates (drugs for the treatment of insomnia and epilepsy),

phenytoin, carbamazepine, primidone (drugs for the treatment of epilepsy),

rifampicin, rifabutin (drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis),

aminoglutetimide (a drug used to treat breast cancer),

Insulin and oral medications used to treat diabetes,

diuretics,

coumarin derivatives, indandion, heparin (drugs to prevent blood clotting),

streptokinase, Urokinase (drugs that dissolve blood clots),

analgesics from the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), for example ibuprofen, aspirin, polopyrin (acetylsalicylic acid) - analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs,

antihistamines (used to treat allergies, migraine pain, vomiting),

anabolic steroids, androgens (drugs for the treatment of hormonal disorders),

contraceptives containing estrogens,

vaccines containing live viruses (Cortineff reduces their effectiveness),

other glucocorticosteroids

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, you should consult your doctor before using the medicine.

Cortineff should not be used by pregnant women.

A small amount of the drug enters breast milk, so you should discuss with your doctor whether you should stop taking the drug during breastfeeding or not breastfeed because of the need for treatment.

The use of the drug in children and adolescents

Cortineff can cause growth and development disorders in infants and children (especially with prolonged use), therefore periodic medical examinations should be carried out.

Manufacturer

Adamed Pharma S.A.

Pieńków, ul. M. Adamkiewicza 6A

05-152 Czosnów