Treating severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and skin conditions. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) is a corticosteroid. It works by decreasing or preventing tissues from responding to inflammation. It also modifies the body's response to certain immune stimulation.
Important safety information:
Hydrocortisone may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
If you have not had chickenpox, shingles, or measles, avoid contact with anyone who does. If you are exposed to anyone with chickenpox or measles, contact your doctor right away.
Carry an ID card at all times that says you take Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk).
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Long-term use may cause cataracts, glaucoma, and eye infections. Contact your doctor right away if you develop any unusual changes in your vision.
Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) may cause an increase in blood pressure, salt and water retention, and calcium and potassium loss. Talk with your doctor to see if you need to decrease the amount of salt in your diet or take a calcium or vitamin D supplement.
Do not receive a live vaccine (eg, measles, mumps) while you are taking Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk). Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine.
Diabetes patients - Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Lab tests, including blood electrolytes, blood calcium levels, blood pressure, and vision tests may be performed while you use Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk). These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Caution is advised when using Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk).
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) while you are pregnant. It is not known if Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk), check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; changes in menstrual periods; chest pain; eye pain or increased pressure in the eye; fever, chills, or sore throat; joint or bone pain; mood or mental changes (eg, depression); muscle pain or weakness; seizures; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; stomach pain or bloating; swelling of feet or legs; unusual weight gain or loss; vision changes; vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Miconazole (Cortimyk)
What is Miconazole (Cortimyk)
Treating fungal infections of the mouth and throat. Miconazole (Cortimyk) is an azole antifungal. It works by killing sensitive fungi.
Important safety information:
If you accidentally apply the flat side of the tablet to the gum, there is no cause for concern. The medicine will still be effective.
Avoid activities that may make the tablet fall off after it has been applied. Such activities may include touching or pressing the tablet after it is in place, wearing upper dentures, chewing gum, hitting the tablet when brushing your teeth, or rinsing the mouth with too much force.
Be sure to use Miconazole for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The fungus could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Miconazole (Cortimyk) should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 16 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. Children may have a risk of choking on Miconazole (Cortimyk).
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Miconazole (Cortimyk) while you are pregnant. It is not known if Miconazole (Cortimyk) is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Miconazole (Cortimyk), check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Miconazole (Cortimyk) side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, pain, or swelling at the application site; sores on the mouth or tongue; unusual tiredness or weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Cortimyk be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk)?
Use Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Do not suddenly stop taking Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk). You may have an increased risk of side effects (eg, seizures). If you need to stop Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) or add a new medicine, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
If you miss a dose of Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk).
Who should not take Miconazole (Cortimyk)?
Some medical conditions may interact with Miconazole (Cortimyk). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of allergy to an azole antifungal (eg, ketoconazole, fluconazole)
if you have liver disease
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Miconazole (Cortimyk). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
Ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), phenytoin, or medicine for diabetes because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Miconazole (Cortimyk)
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Miconazole (Cortimyk) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Miconazole (Cortimyk)?
Use Miconazole (Cortimyk) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Miconazole (Cortimyk). Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Use Miconazole (Cortimyk) in the morning after you brush your teeth.
Wash your hands and dry well before handling Miconazole (Cortimyk).
Place the rounded side of the tablet against the upper gum just above the incisor tooth. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure where to place Miconazole (Cortimyk).
Apply slight pressure over the upper lip to hold the tablet in place for 30 seconds to make sure that it stays in place. The tablet may be used if it sticks to the cheek, the inside of the lip, or the gum.
After you apply Miconazole (Cortimyk), allow it to dissolve slowly in your mouth. Do not chew, crush, or swallow it whole.
Apply your next dose to the other side of the mouth. Before you apply your next dose, rinse your mouth to be sure none of the previous tablet still remains.
You may eat and drink while the tablet is in place. However, do not chew gum while the tablet is in place.
If the tablet does not stick or falls off within the first 6 hours, replace the same tablet back against the gum immediately. If the tablet still does not stick, remove that tablet and put a new one in place.
If you accidentally swallow Miconazole (Cortimyk) within the first 6 hours, drink a glass of water. Then put a new tablet in place. The tablet should only be replaced once. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you accidentally swallow the tablet and you are not sure what to do.
If the tablet falls off or is accidentally swallowed after it has been in place for 6 hours or more, do not replace that tablet until your next regularly scheduled dose.
To clear up your infection completely, use Miconazole (Cortimyk) for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if your condition improves in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Miconazole (Cortimyk), use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Miconazole (Cortimyk).
Who should not take Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk)?
Some medical conditions may interact with Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you are scheduled for a vaccination with a live virus vaccine (eg, smallpox)
if you have a history of an underactive thyroid, liver or kidney problems, heart problems or heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation of the esophagus, stomach problems (eg, ulcers), bowel blockage or other bowel problems (eg, ulcerative colitis or gravis), or mental or mood problems (eg, depression)
if you have measles, chickenpox, herpes infection of the eye, or any other type of bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or viral infection
if you have recently had tuberculosis (TB) or have had a positive skin test for TB
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Aprepitant because it may increase the risk of hydrocortisone's side effects
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or rifampin because they may decrease hydrocortisone's effectiveness
Clarithromycin, azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), steroidal contraceptives (eg, desogestrel), or troleandomycin because side effects, such as weakness, confusion, muscle aches, joint pain, or low blood sugar, may occur
Methotrexate or ritodrine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk)
Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), live vaccines, or mifepristone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk)
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or aspirin because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased or decreased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Hydrocortisone (Cortimyk) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Cortimyk be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Cortimyk be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Cortimyk, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Cortimyk. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Cortimyk? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Cortimyk should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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