Cortisone Acetate Description

Cortisone Acetate generic is a corticosteroid drug that can be prescribed for treating the swelling, inflammation, and irritation of allergic reactions, arthritis, severe asthma, and a variety of skin conditions. Man-made corticosteroids imitate your body’s own cortisol that is produced by your adrenal glands and can suppress your immune system in order to decrease inflammatory and allergic responses. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Enjoy Pain Relief as Cortisone Acetate Reduces Inflammation

When taken as directed, Cortisone Acetate will work by reducing the production of inflammatory chemicals that include prostaglandins. Your immune response to allergens or autoimmune diseases causes swelling and inflammation as a way to start the healing process because your body believes it is under a threat or injured. By suppressing this action, your pain and inflammation can be reduced and allow you to carry on with your daily tasks.

Conditions Treated by Cortisone Acetate

There is no cure for most types of arthritis, with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis being the most common, but there are treatments available such as Cortisone Acetate. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack your joints, joint lining, and the cartilage and occurs most often on your hands, wrists, elbows, and knees. The result over time is the erosion of opposing bones that make movement painful.

Osteoarthritis (OA) can affect the same parts of your body as RA, but also your hips, feet, and back. This type of arthritis is from everyday wear and tear that can affect some people as they reach their 60’s. Weight loss can help in reducing your pain and physical therapy will help strengthen muscles and joints.

Before Cortisone Acetate is Prescribed

Ask your doctor about any health risks to taking Cortisone Acetate if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding. Report other medical conditions or allergies you have to your doctor and list all OTC and Rx medications you currently take or use to be certain your doctor feels Cortisone Acetate is safe for you to take.

Cortisone Acetate Precautions

If you are unsteady or dizzy after taking Cortisone Acetate, do not attempt to drive or participate in any activity that could be considered unsafe until your head clears and you feel better.

Long-term use of any corticosteroids for the pain and inflammation of arthritis is best treated with lower dose Corticosteroid drugs like Cortisone Acetate to avoid problems with your stomach and possible ulcers. When pain or inflammation flares up, your doctor can recommend a short-term and higher dose medication to get pain under control faster. Keep Cortisone Acetate and other drugs out of children’s reach and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects of Cortisone Acetate

• Dizziness
• Indigestion
• Increased appetite
• Fluid and/or sodium retention

Drugs Similar to Cortisone Acetate

• Betnesol
• Decadron
• Ibuprofen