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What Are The Side Effects Of Omnacortil?
Question: I have eczema thinking taking omnacortil 40 mg .how long Should I take and any side effects thanks
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
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Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that omnacortil is a steroid , it can be helpful in eczema but the dose and titration your treating doctor needs to decide seeing your response to the drug . Generally the dose is decreased by 5 mg every 15 days but it can vary according to the symptoms .
Steroids can lead to osteoporosis , infections , diabetes , poor wound healing , cushings disease and other many side effects if taken for prolonged periods .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that omnacortil is a steroid , it can be helpful in eczema but the dose and titration your treating doctor needs to decide seeing your response to the drug . Generally the dose is decreased by 5 mg every 15 days but it can vary according to the symptoms .
Steroids can lead to osteoporosis , infections , diabetes , poor wound healing , cushings disease and other many side effects if taken for prolonged periods .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thinking 40mg every other day moving doage to 20 mg 14days XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Once started steroids cannot be tapered that fast . You will need a maintainence dose .
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Once started steroids cannot be tapered that fast . You will need a maintainence dose .
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How many days and what mg do you think thanks
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
If you want to taper it early at least 40 mg for 5 days the 30 mg for 5 days the 25 mg for 5 days then 20 mg for 5 days then 15 mg for 5 days then 10 mg for 5 days and then 5 mg for 5 days then alternate day 5 mg and 2.5 mg for 5 days then stop.
Rest needs to be tailored according to your response and need as per your treating doctor.
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
If you want to taper it early at least 40 mg for 5 days the 30 mg for 5 days the 25 mg for 5 days then 20 mg for 5 days then 15 mg for 5 days then 10 mg for 5 days and then 5 mg for 5 days then alternate day 5 mg and 2.5 mg for 5 days then stop.
Rest needs to be tailored according to your response and need as per your treating doctor.
Dr. Shruti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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