Solu-Cortef Injection (Hydocortisone Sodium Succinate) - 100mg (1 x 2mL Vial)
| Main Use |
Active Integredient |
Marketed Name |
| Intense corticosteroid |
Hydocortisone Sodium Succinate |
Solu-Cortef Injection® |
Uses
Solu-Cortef is typically used in emergency situations when an intense corticosteroid is needed for immediate treatment. Occasions where this injection may be required include:
- Severe shock
- Sever inflammatory
- Allergic reactions
- Dangerous drops in blood pressure
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis (inflamed bowel)
- Lupus erythematosus
- Certain surgical emergencies for example inflamed lungs through inhalation of stomach acid
Dosage and administration
This medicine is typically administered when needed only and is done via a slow injection inserted into a muscle or vein.
It will be normally be carried out by a physician at a local health clinic. If you have been advised to administer the injection yourself then you must strictly follow the directions provided by your physician.
Never self-medicate. Only use this injection if you have been advised to do so by your physician.
Side effects
Immediately consult your physician if you notice any adverse effects after administration. Possible adverse effects include:
- Increased blood sugar
- Increase in hunger
- Decreased potassium levels
- Infection symptoms
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Ulcers
- Gassiness
- Weak muscles
- Osteoporosis
- Hypertension
- Skin changes
- Mood changes
- Menstruation changes
- Edema/fluid retention
- Adrenal suppression
- Cushing's syndrome
- Abdominal bleeding
- Intracranial pressure
- Thromboembolism
- Glaucoma or other eye/vision changes
Precautions
Always disclose any drugs you are already taking to your physician. This includes all prescription drugs, off-the-shelf non-prescription drugs, vitamins, supplements, recreation drugs and narcotics.
Solu-cortef may not be suitable for all patient's. Consult your physician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, menopausal, have had an recent surgical procedures, or have a history of any of the following conditions:
- Allergies
- Heart conditions
- Liver conditions
- Kidney conditions
- Peptic ulcers
- Ulcerative colitis
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Osteoporosis
- Tuberculosis
- Eye conditions
- Hypothyroidism
- Low potassium levels
- Decreased kidney function
- Weak muscles conditions
- Inflammation linked conditions
- Mental or behavioural conditions
- Infection linked conditions
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