Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It helps relieve pain and inflammation caused by the condition. Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. Take it regularly and at the same time each day for maximum benefits. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable only after a few days, so continue taking even until you finish the dose. The most common side effects are headache, respiratory infection, nausea, back pain, dizziness, indigestion, and flatulence. You may also experience other side effects, talk to your doctor if you are worried about them. Before taking Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR, you should tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis, any infections in your mouth or lungs, or liver disease. While taking it you may be more at risk of getting infections so stay away from people with colds and flu. If you use Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR for a long time it may cause weak bones (osteoporosis) and damage to your eyes (glaucoma or cataracts). You might need tests for bone density and eye pressure. Ask your doctor whether it is safe to take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Abdominal pain
• Depression
• Joint pain
• Cushing syndrome
• Dyspepsia
• Increased risk of infection
• Muscle pain
• Muscle weakness
• Muscle twitching
• Osteoporosis
• Irritability
• Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)

Chemical Class::Inhalational Corticosteriods|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Inhalational Corticosteriods

• Q. Q. Is Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR effective??
  Ans: Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
• Q. Q. Does Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR raise blood sugar??
  Ans: If you are taking Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR orally, your blood sugar levels may increase. However, in rare cases, there could be an increase in the blood sugar levels when Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR is used as an inhaler and in very high doses for a very long time.
• Q. Q. Does Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR cause bone loss??
  Ans: Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR in high doses and for a very long time. Take Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR??
  Ans: If you forget a dose of Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
• Q. Q. Does Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR weaken the immune system??
  Ans: Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Cortirowa OD 9mg Tablet PR orally (tablet or capsule).

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