Solu-Cortef
Hydrocortisone reduces inflammation and allergy symptoms and can weaken the body's immune system.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 100 mg of hydrocortisone. For shock, doses of 250 mg to 1000 mg may be given slowly into a vein.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give Solu-Cortef as an injection into a vein or muscle, or as a slow drip into a vein.
Important
High-dose steroid treatment should generally not be continued for more than 48 to 72 hours.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Infections (the medicine can hide signs of infection or make you more prone to them)
RARE
- •Serious allergic reactions
RARE
- •Cushing-like symptoms (e.g., weight gain, rounded face, weak muscles, thinning skin)
RARE
- •Mood changes (e.g., depression, feeling overly happy, mood swings), mental problems (e.g., seeing or hearing things that aren't real, feeling confused, anxious, having trouble sleeping)
RARE
- •Headache, dizziness
RARE
- •Eye problems (e.g., cataracts, bulging eyes, blurred vision, glaucoma)
RARE
- •Heart problems (e.g., heart failure, high or low blood pressure, blood clots)
RARE
- •Stomach problems (e.g., ulcers, inflammation of the pancreas, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea)
RARE
- •Skin changes (e.g., thinning skin, bruising, acne, rash, increased sweating, hair growth)
RARE
- •Muscle and bone problems (e.g., muscle weakness, bone loss, broken bones, slowed growth in children)
RARE
- •Weight gain, irregular periods, feeling tired or unwell, reaction at the injection site
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a fungal infection that affects your whole body.
- This medicine should not be injected into your spinal cord or epidural space, unless for certain chemotherapy treatments.
- Solu-Cortef can make you more likely to get infections, hide infection symptoms, or worsen existing or hidden infections. Tell your doctor if you suspect an infection.
- This medicine may cause eye problems, including blurred vision or other vision changes. Contact your doctor if this happens.
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- If you have cancer and are being treated with this medicine, tell your doctor if you experience muscle cramps, weakness, confusion, irregular heartbeat, vision loss, or shortness of breath, as these could be signs of tumor lysis syndrome.
- Long-term high doses of this medicine can cause abnormal fat to build up around your spinal cord.
- If you take blood thinners by mouth, using Solu-Cortef may increase your risk of bleeding. Your doctor will monitor you closely.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to get pregnant, or think you might be pregnant, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.
- If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or have seizures, do not drive or use machines.
- This medicine must be stopped slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, headache, fever, muscle and joint pain, skin peeling, weight loss, and low blood pressure.