Glucort 100 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)
100 mg vial: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydrocortisone |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title and Categories
- Glucort Tablets
- Corticosteroid Medication
- Glucocorticoids
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
N/A
Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Injection
Dosage Strengths
- 20 mg
- 100 mg
- 240 mg
- 500 mg
Indications
- Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
- Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
- Shock unresponsive to conventional therapy
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Hypercalcemia associated with cancer
- Nonsuppurative thyroiditis
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Dermatologic Diseases
Mode of Action
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reduces vasoactive agents released during inflammation, controls protein synthesis
Drugs Interaction
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Troleandomycin
- Ketoconazole
Contraindications
- Severe systemic fungal infections
- Known hypersensitivity to any component of this product
Side Effects
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Esophageal candidiasis
- Menstrual irregularity
- Decreased carbohydrate & glucose tolerance
- Fluid retention
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Euphoria
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Acne
Pregnancy and Lactation
Should be prescribed only if absolutely required
Precautions and Warnings
- Peptic ulceration history
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic mellitus
- Epilepsy
Therapeutic Class
Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of the reach of children