Eucot 100 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)
100 mg vial: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydrocortisone |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
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
- Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions
- Ophthalmic diseases
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis
- Loeffler's syndrome
- Aspiration pneumonitis
- Hematologic disorders
- Neoplastic diseases
- Edematous states
- Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis
Pharmacology
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reduces vasoactive agents during inflammation, controls protein synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet: Initial dosage may vary from 20 mg to 240 mg per day
- Injection: Initial dose of 100 mg to 500 mg for adults, with doses repeated at intervals
Interaction
Drugs inducing hepatic enzymes may increase clearance, while others may inhibit metabolism
Contraindications
Severe systemic fungal infections, known hypersensitivity to any component
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 & Lactation
To be prescribed only if absolutely required
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with history of peptic ulceration, congestive heart failure, hypertension, glaucoma, diabetes, and epilepsy
Therapeutic Class
Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children