Hydrason 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 175.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 35.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Hydrocortisone
Company	Drug international ltd
Also available as	Hydrason 20 mg tablet

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 released during inflammation
Controls the rate of protein synthesis

Dosage & Administration

Initial dosage may vary from 20 mg to 240 mg per day
Variable dosage requirements
Injection dosage for adults and children

Interaction

Drugs that induce hepatic enzymes may increase corticosteroid clearance
Drugs such as Troleandomycin and Ketoconazole may inhibit corticosteroid metabolism

Contraindications

Severe systemic fungal infections
Known hypersensitivity to any component of the 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 & Lactation

Prescribed only if absolutely required

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in patients with a history of peptic ulceration
Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension, glaucoma, diabetes, and epilepsy

Therapeutic Class

Glucocorticoids

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature
Keep away from light & moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

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