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

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