Product introduction
Hydrocort 100mg 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 100mg 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 100mg 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.
Uses of Hydrocort Injection
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
- Severe allergic reactions
- Treatment of Cancer
- Treatment of Skin disorders
- Treatment of Eye disorders
Benefits of Hydrocort Injection
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Hydrocort 100mg Injection prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
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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 Hydrocort Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Hydrocort Injection works
Hydrocort 100mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hydrocort 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hydrocort 100mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Hydrocort 100mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
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Kidney
CAUTION
Hydrocort 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Hydrocort 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Hydrocort Injection?
If you miss a dose of Hydrocort 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
| Weight | 1 g |
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