Intasone 20 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydrocortisone |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Product title
Hydrocortisone Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
Description
Hydrocortisone Tablets are indicated for various conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, shock, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia, allergic reactions, neoplastic diseases, and more. It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and controls protein synthesis. The dosage varies based on the disease entity and patient's response, and should be individually adjusted. It interacts with drugs that induce or inhibit hepatic enzymes. Contraindicated in severe systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity. Side effects may include cardiac arrhythmia, menstrual irregularity, decreased glucose tolerance, fluid retention, weight gain, mood swings, and depression. Caution in patients with peptic ulceration, congestive heart failure, hypertension, glaucoma, diabetes, and epilepsy.
Attributes
- Indications:
- Adrenocortical insufficiency
- Shock unresponsive to conventional therapy
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Hypercalcemia associated with cancer
- Allergic states
- Neoplastic diseases
- Multiple sclerosis
- Rheumatic disorders
- Pharmacology: Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, controls protein synthesis
- Dosage & Administration:
- Dosage range: 20 mg to 240 mg per day
- Individualized dosage based on disease and response
- Gradual withdrawal recommended after long-term therapy
- Interaction:
- Drugs affecting hepatic enzymes may alter clearance
- Dose titration required to avoid toxicity
- Contraindications:
- Severe systemic fungal infections
- Known hypersensitivity
- Side Effects:
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Menstrual irregularity
- Decreased glucose tolerance
- Fluid retention
- Mood swings
- Insomnia
- Acne
- Pregnancy & Lactation: Should be prescribed only if absolutely required
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Caution in patients with peptic ulceration
- Caution in patients with congestive heart failure
- Caution in patients with glaucoma
- Caution in patients with diabetes
- Therapeutic Class: Glucocorticoids
- Storage Conditions: Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children