Solu-Cortef
Solu-Cortef helps reduce inflammation and allergy symptoms by weakening the body's immune response.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 100 mg of hydrocortisone. For severe shock, doses of 250 mg to 1000 mg may be given slowly into a vein.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection or infusion into a vein, or as an injection into a muscle, by a doctor or nurse.
Important
High-dose corticosteroid treatment should generally not continue for more than 48–72 hours.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Increased appetite and weight gain.
- •Fluid retention causing swelling.
- •Higher blood sugar levels.
- •Mood changes like depression or feeling anxious.
- •Stomach upset, including pain or ulcers.
- •Muscle weakness or pain.
- •Skin thinning or stretch marks.
- •Increased risk of infections.
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., trouble breathing).
- •Mental health problems, such as seeing or hearing things that aren't real, or severe confusion.
- •Seizures (convulsions).
- •Serious eye problems like glaucoma (increased eye pressure) or cataracts (cloudy vision).
- •A hole in the stomach or intestine.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Solu-Cortef if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use Solu-Cortef if you have a widespread fungal infection in your body.
- This medicine must not be injected into the spinal cord or epidural space, unless it's part of a specific cancer treatment plan.