Hydrocortisone Activase
Hydrocortisone Activase replaces a natural hormone called cortisol when your body doesn't make enough of it due to problems with your adrenal glands.
Form
tabletti
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Hydrocortisone
Manufacturer
Activase Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
How to Use
Dosage
Adults typically take 15-30 mg daily, divided into two or three doses; your doctor will determine the right dose for you and children.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth as prescribed by your doctor.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose based on your condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Joint pain
- •Fatigue or exhaustion
RARE
- •Loss of touch with reality (psychosis), with hallucinations and confusion (delirium)
- •Extreme over-excitement and over-reaction (mania)
- •Intense feelings of happiness and enthusiasm (euphoria)
- •Mood changes
- •Sleep difficulties
- •Stomach pain (gastritis)
- •Worsening of existing stomach ulcers and heartburn
- •Changes in blood potassium levels, leading to high alkalinity of body tissues or fluids (hypokalemic alkalosis)
- •Salt and water retention, causing swelling and high blood pressure, and low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia)
- •Increased risk of infections (tuberculosis, fungal, and viral infections including herpes)
- •Diabetes or problems with blood sugar levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Increased eye pressure (glaucoma), clouding of the eye lens (cataract)
- •Weakening of bones (can cause fractures)
- •Stretch marks, bruises, acne-like rash, increased facial hair growth, slow wound healing
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you have an Addisonian crisis, or if you are vomiting or very unwell, you might need a hydrocortisone injection. Talk to your doctor.
- If you have long-term digestive problems (like chronic diarrhea) that affect how your body absorbs food, your doctor might change your medicine or monitor you more closely.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can make you very ill.
- Tell your doctor if you have an infection or feel generally unwell, as you might need a temporary higher dose.
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- Discuss with your doctor if you are planning to get vaccinated.
- Inform your surgeon or anaesthetist before any surgery that you are taking Hydrocortisone Activase.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience swelling or difficulty breathing after taking this medicine, as it could be a severe allergic reaction.
- Hydrocortisone can cause diabetes. Tell your doctor immediately if you have extreme thirst or need to urinate a lot.
- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
- Tell your doctor if you experience unusual behavior, anxiety, depression, confusion, or thoughts of self-harm after starting this medicine.