Lifecort
Lifecort Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
About Lifecort Products
Uses of Lifecort Products
Chlorthalidone+Efonidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
Lifecort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lifecort are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness.
How Lifecort Products work
Chlorthalidone + Efonidipine is a combination of diuretic and vasorelaxant medications. Chlorthalidone causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. It leads to reduction in blood volume. Efonidipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels. Both ingredients work to reduce blood pressure.
Patient Concerns about Lifecort Products
Frequently asked questions about Lifecort Products
Frequently asked questions about Lifecort Products
Q. Is Lifecort 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Lifecort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Lifecort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Lifecort 6mg Tablet used for?
Lifecort 6mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.
Q. How does Lifecort 6mg Tablet work?
Lifecort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Lifecort 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Lifecort 6mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Lifecort 6mg Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Lifecort 6mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Lifecort 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Lifecort 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Lifecort 6mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.