Hydrocortisone (100mg)
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.
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 themCommon side effects of Hydrocort
10 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hydrocort Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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.
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.
Hydrocort Injection may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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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.
There is limited information available on the use of Hydrocort Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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.
Yes, Hydrocort Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Hydrocort Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Hydrocort Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat many conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It also helps to treat autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and certain eye disorders.
Hydrocort Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). Your doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Hydrocort Injection.
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.
