Cortaid 100 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)
100 mg vial: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydrocortisone |
| Company | Novo healthcare and pharma ltd |
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 (Allergic States, Severe seborrheic dermatitis, Severe psoriasis, Pemphigus, Severe erythema multiforme)
- Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions (Bronchial asthma, Contact dermatitis, Atopic dermatitis, Serum sickness, Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis, Drug hypersensitivity reactions, Urticarial transfusion reactions, Acute noninfectious laryngeal edema)
- Ophthalmic Diseases (Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, Iritis, iridocyclitis, Chorioretinitis, Diffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditis, Optic neuritis)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy
- Loeffler's syndrome
- Aspiration pneumonitis
- Hematologic Disorders (Acquired, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, Secondary thrombocytopenia, Erythroblastopenia)
- Neoplastic Diseases (Leukemias and lymphomas in adults, Acute leukemia of childhood)
- Edematous States
- Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
- Reducing vasoactive agents released during inflammation
- Control of protein synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Variable initial dosage range
- Individualized dosage based on disease and patient response
- Determination of maintenance dosage post favorable response
- Gradual withdrawal post long-term therapy
Interaction
- Drugs inducing hepatic enzymes may increase clearance of corticosteroids
- Drugs inhibiting metabolism may decrease corticosteroid clearance
- Titration of corticosteroid dose to avoid toxicity
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in severe systemic fungal infections
- Contraindicated in patients with 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
- Prescribed only if absolutely required
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with history of peptic ulceration
- Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension, glaucoma, diabetes mellitus, and epilepsy
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children