Hydrocort Injection
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Manufactured By Cipla Ltd
Composition Hydrocortisone (100mg)
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Description: Product introduction Hydrocort Injection belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It is used to treat a variety of diseases and conditions such as severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, cancer, and skin and eye disorders. It is used for the treatment of conditions that need a quick response. Hydrocort Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. It is usually given to patients who are not able to take the tablet form of the medicine. Taking the medicine can make it harder for your body to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Also before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. The most common side effect of this medicine is intense pain and swelling in the joint where the injection was given. This usually gets better after a few days. It may also cause mood changes in some people. If any of these side effects bother you or if you experienced any symptoms which you feel are due to the use of this medicine, let your doctor know. Hydrocort Injection is contraindicated in patients with systemic fungal infections. Additionally, avoid the use of this medicine if you have a known history hypersensitivity to any components of this product. it is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
- Product composition:
- Hydrocortisone (100mg)
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Safety advice 1. Alcohol Status: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Description: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hydrocort Injection. Please consult your doctor. 2. Pregnancy Status: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Description: Hydrocort Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. 3. Breast feeding Status: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Description: Hydrocort Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. 4. Driving Status: CAUTION Description: Hydrocort Injection may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. None stated 5. Kidney Status: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Description: Hydrocort Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hydrocort Injection is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. 6. Liver Status: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Description: There is limited information available on the use of Hydrocort Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
- Side Effects:
- Side effects of Hydrocort Injection Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Hydrocort Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) Mood changes
- How to use:
- How to use Hydrocort Injection INSTRUCTIONS: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- How it works:
- How Hydrocort Injection works CONTENT: Hydrocort Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
- Faq for medicine:
- Q1: How does Hydrocort Injection work? A1: Hydrocort Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage. Q2: I was given Hydrocort Injection in the knee as I have arthritis. Will it pain after taking Hydrocort Injection? What should I do about it? A2: Hydrocort Injection effectively treats many inflammatory conditions, joint pain and inflammation in arthritis being one of its multiple uses. Usually, the pain gets better after a day or two. Try not to have frequent movement for about 24 hours after the injection and do not do any heavy exercise for best results. However, if you experience pain, consult your doctor. The doctor may prescribe some over the counter pain medications if the pain persists for longer or if it bothers you a lot.
- Medicine interaction:
- Interaction with drugs DESCRIPTION: Taking Hydrocort with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects DRUG INTERACTIONS: 1. Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted)(Injection Route)Life-threatening Description: It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Hydrocortisone before taking Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). Hydrocortiso ... More 2. Erythromycin(Injection Route)Severe Description: If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weight gain, increased appetite, facial swelling, mood changes, insomnia, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, acne or ... More 3. Infliximab(Injection Route)Severe Description: You should watch for any unusual signs and symptoms of infection and report it to the doctor. Your doctor may monitor the blood cell counts and other investigations of infection. ... More 4. Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated)(Oral Route)Severe Description: It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Hydrocortisone before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Hydrocortisone may reduce efficacy of Cho ... More 5. Erythromycin(Oral Route)Severe Description: If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weight gain, increased appetite, facial swelling, mood changes, insomnia, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, acne or ... More
