hydrocortisone (systemic)

Action and Spectrum

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Adverse drug reactions:    

Frequency not defined  

myocardial rupture  

Acne vulgaris  

hyperglycemia  

Abdominal distention  

gastrointestinal perforation  

hiccups  

increased appetite  

nausea  

pancreatitis  

peptic ulcer  

ulcerative esophagitis  

Asthenospermia  

oligospermia  

Black Box Warning

Contraindication / Caution

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy warnings:    
Pregnancy category: C 

Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use with caution 

Pregnancy Categories:       

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first trimester or the later trimester       
• Category B: No evidence shown of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women       
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a result in humans must take care of potential risks in pregnant women       
• Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits       
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women       
• Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category      

Pharmacology

Adminstartion

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient Information Leaflet    

Generic Name: Hydrocortisone (systemic) 

Why do we use Hydrocortisone (systemic)? 

Hydrocortisone (systemic) belong to the Corticosteroid, Systemic and help to treat Adrenal insufficiency, skin and eye conditions, Asthma, acute exacerbation, ulcerative colitis, and severe allergies.