Solucortef 100 mg 2 ml vial

Solucortef 100 mg 2 ml vial:

Hydrocortisone 100 mg powder and solvent for injection solution.

Why is hydrocortisone used: 

• Hydrocortisone is used. 
• To increase corticosteroid levels in your body when your adrenal glands are not working properly (adrenal insufficiency).
• To treat shock (a serious condition where your body doesn't get enough blood flow).
• To treat some inflammatory diseases.

Do not take hydrocortisone: 

• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have an untreated fungal infection such as thrush.
• If you have any other untreated infection.
• If you have recently received or are about to receive a vaccine.

Warnings and precautions:

• Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:
• If you have had an injury or stroke.
• If you have heart problems or have recently had a heart attack.
• If you suffer from high blood pressure.
• If you have any type of infection including a viral infection, HIV or tuberculosis.
• If you suffer from severe depression.
• If you suffer from diabetes.
• If you have Cushing's syndrome.
• If you have seizures.
• If you suffer from eye diseases such as glaucoma or cataracts.
• If you have fluid retention in your body.
• If you suffer from hypothyroidism.
• If you have myasthenia gravis or other muscle problems.
• If you suffer from liver or kidney problems.
• If you have pancreatitis.
• If you have stomach ulcers.
• If you suffer from osteoporosis.
• If you have metastatic cancer.
• If you have or may have a condition called pheochromocytoma.
• Long-term treatment with corticosteroids may increase the risk of infection. If you develop signs of infection while taking this medication, call your doctor.
• If you have been taking this medication for a long time, do not stop suddenly. Talk to your doctor.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; Itch; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.
• Serious side effects:
• Depression and mood swings
• Pancreatitis
• infection
• blood clots
• Epileptic seizures
• Eye problems
• Ulcers

Other medications and hydrocortisone: 

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. Always tell your healthcare providers that you are taking hydrocortisone.
• Hydrocortisone interacts with many drugs including:
• Anticoagulants
• Some antibiotics
• Some antiviruses
• Some antifungals
• Medications used for diabetes
• Drugs used for tuberculosis
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Aspirin
• Medications used to treat epilepsy
• Estrogen
• Digoxin
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Medications used after transplantation
• Vaccines