Acticort 20 Tablet 10

Acticort 20 Tablet 10 interacts with the following medicines:

• Anticoagulants: Prednisolone may enhance or reduce the effects of blood-thinning medicines like warfarin, potentially requiring dosage adjustments to maintain proper blood clotting levels.

• Antidiabetic medicines: Acticort 20 Tablet 10 can increase blood glucose levels, reducing the effectiveness of diabetes medicines like metformin and insulin, which may necessitate adjusting their dosages.

• NSAIDs: When taken with medicines like ibuprofen and diclofenac, Acticort 20 Tablet 10 increases the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers.

• Antifungals: Medicines like ketoconazole and itraconazole can increase prednisolone levels in your bloodstream, potentially enhancing both beneficial and side effects.

• Diuretics: Acticort 20 Tablet 10 enhances potassium loss with water tablets like furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide, increasing the risk of low potassium levels.

Acticort 20 Tablet 10 interacts with the following foods:

• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Acticort 20 Tablet 10 because it can inhibit the liver enzyme CYP3A4, which is responsible for breaking down prednisolone.

Acticort 20 Tablet 10 interacts with the following diseases:

• Diabetes: Acticort 20 Tablet 10 raises blood sugar levels, making diabetes more difficult to control and potentially requiring adjustment of diabetes medicines.

• Osteoporosis: Long-term use of prednisolone can worsen bone thinning, increasing fracture risk in patients with existing osteoporosis.

• Peptic ulcers: Acticort 20 Tablet 10 may aggravate stomach ulcers, potentially causing complications like bleeding or perforation.

• Glaucoma: Prednisolone can increase eye pressure, worsening glaucoma in susceptible individuals.

• Infections: Prednisolone can mask infection signs and reduce your immune response, potentially worsening conditions like tuberculosis, herpes, chickenpox, and measles.

The daily dose of Acticort 20 Tablet 10 should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage may vary based on your specific condition and how you respond to treatment. Always follow your doctor's instructions and never change your dosage without consulting them.

Taking too much prednisolone may cause increased side effects such as fluid retention, mood changes, sleep problems, headaches, and stomach upset. If you experience unusual symptoms after taking extra tablets, contact your doctor for guidance.

If you forget to take Acticort 20 Tablet 10, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.