Hydrocortisone 100 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)

100 mg vial: ৳ 72.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Hydrocortisone
Company	Rotexmedica gmbh germany

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 of 20 mg to 240 mg of hydrocortisone per day
Dosage requirements are variable and must be individualized
Injection dosage varies based on severity and age

Interaction

Drugs that induce hepatic enzymes may increase clearance, while drugs like Troleandomycin and Ketoconazole may inhibit metabolism and decrease clearance

Contraindications

Contraindicated in severe systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity

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

Used with caution in patients with a history of peptic ulceration
Used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension, glaucoma, diabetic mellitus, and epilepsy

Therapeutic Class

Glucocorticoids

Storage Conditions

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