Hydrokortisoni Tiofarma
Hydrocortisone Tiofarma replaces the body's missing cortisol hormone, which is needed to treat adrenal insufficiency and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Hydrocortisone
Manufacturer
Tiofarma B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is 15-25 mg per day, divided into 2-3 doses.
Method
Take the tablets with plenty of water, without food.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose is 25 mg, divided into doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain.
- •Nausea.
- •Fatigue.
RARE
- •Increased risk of infections.
- •Problems controlling blood sugar.
- •Swelling (fluid retention), high blood pressure, and low potassium levels (which can cause muscle weakness).
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia).
- •Weak bones that can break easily (osteoporosis).
- •Weight gain.
- •Changes in behavior, such as feeling overly happy or excited (euphoria), losing touch with reality (psychosis), seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations), confusion, or being excessively energetic.
- •Clouding of the lens in the eye (cataract) or increased eye pressure (glaucoma), blurred vision.
- •Stomach problems like upset stomach, worsening stomach ulcers, nausea, or stomach pain.
- •Skin issues like facial redness, acne, red stretch marks, small red or purple spots, bruising, excessive hair growth, or slow wound healing. These can be similar to Cushing's syndrome symptoms.
- •In premature babies: thickening of the heart muscle.
- •In children and adolescents, long-term use can affect bone development and growth.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you or your child are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Never stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can be very dangerous and even life-threatening.
- If you have an infection, fever, or are under severe stress (like surgery), your doctor might need to temporarily increase your dose.
- Tell your doctor or dentist if you are going to have surgery.
- Seek immediate medical attention if your or your child's health gets worse, or if you have an allergic reaction (like swelling or trouble breathing).
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- Be cautious if you have mental health problems, weak bones, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, or glaucoma. Your doctor will monitor these conditions.