Arikort 4mg Tablet belongs to the class of steroid or corticosteroid medicine. Corticosteroids and anabolic steroids are not the same. Arikort 4mg Tablet is one of the most commonly prescribed medicine treating various medical conditions such as allergies, joint inflammation (arthritis), breathing problems (e.g., asthma), certain blood disorders, collagen diseases (e.g., lupus), certain eye diseases (e.g., keratitis), cancer (e.g., leukaemia), endocrine problems (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency), intestinal problems (e.g., ulcerative colitis), swelling due to certain conditions, or skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis). It relieves the release of substances that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Besides this, it also prescribes preventing organ rejection after a transplant.

Arikort 4mg Tablet contains Methylprednisolone. It plays a vital role in treating a wide range of allergic reactions and inflammation in the body, including allergies, blood disorders, skin diseases, infections, and certain cancers, and preventing organ rejection after a transplant. It also dampens the immune system, which may aid with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system incorrectly attacks its tissues.

Arikort 4mg Tablet is taken as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. In some cases, you may experience weight gain, indigestion, problems sleeping (insomnia), restlessness, mild mood changes and sweating. Most of these side effects of Arikort 4mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor before starting Arikort 4mg Tablet if you are allergic to corticosteroids or Methylprednisolone, have had a recent heart attack, hypertension, stomach ulcer, epilepsy, diabetes, or epilepsy. Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor; you may need to gradually reduce the dose as directed by the doctor. If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor to avoid any unwanted harm to the baby. And also, tell your doctor all the drugs you are taking to avoid any contra-indication. When using Arikort 4mg Tablet in children, exercise extreme caution.

Arikort 4mg Tablet plays a vital role in treating a wide range of allergic reactions and inflammation in the body by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Arikort 4mg Tablet is accepted to treat various medical conditions such as allergies, joint inflammation (arthritis), breathing problems (e.g., asthma), certain blood disorders, collagen diseases (e.g., lupus), certain eye diseases (e.g., keratitis), cancer (e.g., leukaemia), endocrine problems (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency), intestinal problems (e.g., ulcerative colitis), swelling due to certain conditions, or skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis). It provides relief by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Besides this, it also prescribes for preventing organ rejection after a transplant.

• Weight gain
• Indigestion
• Problems sleeping (insomnia)
• Feeling restless
• Sweating a lot
• Mild mood changes

Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not take Arikort 4mg Tablet if you are allergic to steroids, Methylprednisolone, or any components present in Arikort 4mg Tablet. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Let your doctor know if you are with an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), liver disease or kidney failure or have had seizures, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), tuberculosis or have ever been treated for tuberculosis, GI disorders, Heart disorders, Blood disorders (Had, have blood clots),  mood swings or psychotic tendencies, adrenal gland disorders, scleroderma (systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune disease). Arikort 4mg Tablet can cause dizziness, visual problems, and weariness. If you have such symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery. When using Arikort 4mg Tablet, exercise extreme caution. Make sure that children and teenagers get their height checked by a doctor on a regular basis so that any changes in their growth can be detected early.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Arikort 4mg Tablet may interact with medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin, isoniazid), blood thinners (e.g. aspirin, warfarin), antiepilepsy drugs (e.g. carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), anticholinergics (e.g. amitriptyline), medicines used for myasthenia gravis (e.g. neostigmine), Antidiabetic medications (e.g. Insulin), HIV medications (e.g. cobicistat), sex hormones (e.g. estrogen), NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen), Diuretics (e.g. thiazides, furosemide, ethacrylic acid), medicines are used to treat lung diseases or asthma (e.g. theophylline, salbutamol, terbutaline, salmeterol, formoterol), and an antibiotic used for fungal infection (e.g. amphotericin B).

Drug-Food Interactions: Arikort 4mg Tablet severely interacts with grapefruit and rich protein foods. Hence it should not be taken with Arikort 4mg Tablet.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Arikort 4mg Tablet should be taken care of if you have an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), have or had a recent vaccination, infections, stomach ulcer, ulcerative colitis (GI perforation), prematurity problems, tuberculosis, hyperadrenocorticism (presence of an excess of adrenocortical hormones), hyperlipidemia (high levels of fats in the blood), liver disease or kidney failure, myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes muscle weakness), diabetes, and other heart diseases.

• RIFAMPICIN
• ISONIAZID
• ASPIRIN
• WARFARIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• NEOSTIGMINE
• INSULIN HUMAN
• COBICISTAT
• ESTROGEN
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• FUROSEMIDE
• ETHACRYLIC ACID
• THEOPHYLLINE
• SALBUTAMOL
• TERBUTALINE
• SALMETEROL
• FORMOTEROL
• AMPHOTERICIN B

• Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
• The main cause of a cough is acid reflux. One of the easiest ways to treat this condition and reduce the cough that accompanies it is to avoid foods that can cause acid reflux.
• The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
• Try to sleep 7-9 hours each night to stay fit and safe.
• It is advised to avoid contacting known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc., and specific food items are known to cause allergies to you.
• Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Allergy: Allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as 'allergens'. Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. While others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. One of the symptoms of allergy is cough. Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when mucus or any other foreign irritant is in it.

Inflammation: It is a response generated by damage to living tissues. This response is a defence mechanism to protect the body from injury, infection, or disease. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, pain, swelling, heat, or loss of function. Inflammation can be caused due to certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can’t eliminate easily.