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What is Cortisone Acetate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Cortisone Acetate overview

Generic Names:

  • Cortisone Acetate

Uses:

  • Treats inflammation, arthritis, and many other medical conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Cortisone Acetate come in

  • Tablet

What are common Cortisone Acetate doses?

  • Tablet 25MG

Common Cortisone Acetate prescriptions

  • Cortisone Acetate
    25mg tablet

How to take Cortisone Acetate

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Cortisone Acetate contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to cortisone acetate.

Cortisone Acetate warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, stomach problems (such as an ulcer), heart failure, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or glaucoma. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection or had a recent heart attack.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems: Mood or behavior changesCataracts or glaucoma (with long-term use)Weak bones or osteoporosis (with long-term use)High blood pressure, fluid retention, changes in salt or potassium levels in your bodySlow growth in children (with long-term use)

  • This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles, or another serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis or herpes.

  • Tell your doctor about any extra stress in your life, such as a medical emergency or surgery. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Cortisone Acetate interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how cortisone acetate works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Aspirin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampinInsulin or diabetes medicine that you take by mouth A blood thinner, such as warfarin

  • This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

  • This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles, or another serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis or herpes.

  • Tell your doctor about any extra stress in your life, such as a medical emergency or surgery. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Cortisone Acetate side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Severe stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, red or black stools, vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches

  • Muscle pain or weakness

  • Vision changes, eye pain, seeing halos around lights, headache

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Depression, unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, trouble sleeping

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Weight gain around your neck, upper back, breasts, face, or waist

  • Round, puffy face

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