Cortisone

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Adrenal Insufficiency

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Uses of Cortisone

Updated: November 17, 2013

Cortisone is used in the treatment of:

Adrenal Insufficiency

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Cortisone Brand Names

Cortisone may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Cortone Acetate

Cortisone Drug Class

Cortisone is part of the drug classes:

Cortisone Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

ALDESLEUKIN/CORTISONE
AMBENONIUM CHLORIDE/CORTISONE
ARIPIPRAZOLE/CORTISONE
CORTISONE/QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
CORTISONE/RIFABUTIN
CORTISONE/RIFAMPIN
CORTISONE/RIFAPENTINE
CORTISONE/RISPERIDONE
CORTISONE/WARFARIN

This is not a complete list of Cortisonedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Cortisone Dosage

Take cortisone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Cortisone dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

the condition being treated
other medical conditions you have
other medications you are taking
how you respond to this medication
your weight
your height
your age
your gender

Cortisone is available in the following doses:

Cortisone 10 Mg Oral Tablet
Cortisone 25 Mg Oral Tablet
Cortisone 5 Mg Oral Tablet
Cortisone 50 Mg/ml Injectable Suspension
Cortisone Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

Cortisone is available in the following forms:

Injectable Suspension
Oral Tablet