Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

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Generic: Hydrocortisone

Form: Injection 100mg/2ml

Indication

$49

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

$4a

Child Dose

Oral Replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency Child: 400-800 mcg/kg/day, in 2-3 divided doses. Intravenous Acute adrenocortical insufficiency Child: <1 yr: 25 mg; 1-5 yr: 50 mg; 6-12 yr: 100 mg. Fluids and electrolytes should be administered as needed to correct any metabolic disorder. Doses may also be given via IM inj but the response may be slower. Status Asthmaticus 1-2 mg/kg IV q6hr for 24 hr; not to exceed 250 mg IV Maintenance: 2 mg/kg/day IV divided q6hr

Contraindication

Viral/fungal infections, tubercular or syphilitic lesions, bacterial infections unless used in conjunction with appropriate chemotherapy.

Mode of Action

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to the suppression of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It may also be used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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How __NAME__ works

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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