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Cortnak 100 Injection is used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. It is also used as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. It helps reduce inflammation and stabilise the immune response.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Cortnak 100 Injection

Cortnak 100 Injection is used to treat painful, swollen joints and tendons in conditions such as golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow. It is also used to treat conditions such as severe asthma, allergic reactions, severe shock due to injury or infection, or adrenal gland failure.

Cortnak 100 Injection contains Hydrocortisone, which inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling.

Cortnak 100 Injection may cause common side effects such as acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, nausea, muscle weakness or indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Cortnak 100 Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or nursing, please inform your physician before receiving Cortnak 100 Injection. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving Cortnak 100 Injection.

Uses of Cortnak 100 Injection

Cortnak 100 Injection is used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. The detailed uses of Cortnak 100 Injection are as follows:

  • Suppression of inflammatory condition: Cortnak 100 Injection reduces inflammation by suppressing the immune system's response and blocking the production of inflammatory chemicals.
  • Reduce allergic conditions: Cortnak 100 Injection helps to relieve allergic conditions by reducing inflammation, itching, and swelling caused by allergic reactions.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Cortnak 100 Injection will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

Key Benefits

  • Provides rapid and powerful anti-inflammatory action in emergency situations.
  • Acts as a hormone replacement therapy during acute adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis).
  • Helps control severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis when used as supportive treatment.
  • Reduces severe airway inflammation during acute asthma attacks.
  • Supports stabilisation of patients in shock, including as part of supportive care in septic shock.
  • Suppresses overactive immune responses in autoimmune diseases.
  • Decreases severe tissue swelling, including cerebral oedema (brain swelling).
  • Beneficial under hospital supervision for serious skin and systemic inflammatory conditions.

How Cortnak 100 Injection Works

Cortnak 100 Injection contains 'Hydrocortisone', which inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. It also works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Cortnak 100 Injection

Since Cortnak 100 Injection is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur. If you think there has been an overdose or if you are experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines, please tell your doctor.
  • If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before receiving Cortnak 100 Injection.
  • If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving Cortnak 100 Injection.
  • Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please inform your doctor immediately.
  • If you have an infection, avoid receiving Cortnak 100 Injection, and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with Cortnak 100 Injection, consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
Combining Mifepristone and Cortnak 100 Injection can reduce the effects of Cortnak 100 Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cortnak 100 Injection with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
Taking Iopamidol and Cortnak 100 Injection together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cortnak 100 Injection with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
The combined use of Arsenic trioxide and Cortnak 100 Injection can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Arsenic trioxide and Cortnak 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
Taking Gemifloxacin and Cortnak 100 Injection together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of gemifloxacin and Cortnak 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
The combined use of Leflunomide and Cortnak 100 Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of leflunomide and Cortnak 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneLomefloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
Taking Lomefloxacin and Cortnak 100 Injection together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of lomefloxacin and Cortnak 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneDroperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
The combined use of Droperidol and Cortnak 100 Injection can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of droperidol and Cortnak 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
Co-administration of Bempedoic acid with Cortnak 100 Injection can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bempedoic acid can be taken with Cortnak 100 Injection if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of joints consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
Using deferasirox and Cortnak 100 Injection together can increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of deferasirox and Cortnak 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, dizziness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting (especially with fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds), and red or black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cortnak 100 Injection:
Co-administration of Adalimumab and Cortnak 100 Injection together can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of adalimumab and Cortnak 100 Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy diet:

  • Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • To stop muscle loss, eat meals high in protein, such as lean meat, eggs, fish, legumes, and Dal.
  • To preserve bone health, choose foods high in calcium, such as milk, curd, paneer, and ragi.
  • To ensure calcium absorption, make sure you consume enough vitamin D from fortified foods and eggs.

Stress management:

  • Engage in relaxation exercises like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
  • Keep a consistent sleep schedule to promote hormonal equilibrium.
  • When at all possible, steer clear of extreme emotional and physical stress.
  • To avoid exhaustion and overexertion, schedule your everyday activities.

Physical activity:

  • Engage in regular, moderate physical activity.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[CORTICOSTEROIDS]

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Cortnak 100 Injection with alcohol is unknown. Please discuss this with your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Cortnak 100 Injection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks, as corticosteroids may increase the risk of low birth weight of the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Small amounts of Hydrocortisone may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving Cortnak 100 Injection. If you are advised to continue breastfeeding while on treatment with Cortnak 100 Injection, your baby will need extra checks to ensure she/he is not being affected by Cortnak 100 Injection.

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Driving

Caution

Cortnak 100 Injection may cause muscle weakness, mood changes or blurred vision. If you experience these symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Cortnak 100 Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving Cortnak 100 Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Cortnak 100 Injection should be administered carefully to children, as prolonged use may interfere with the growth and development of children and cause cataracts.

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Heart

Caution

Cortnak 100 Injection should be used with caution in individuals with heart disease and only under medical supervision. If you have any cardiac conditions, please consult your doctor before using this medication.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Cortnak 100 Injection in geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Cortnak 100 Injection if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Country of origin

India
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