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Hydrocortisone 10mg is used to treat low hydrocortisone caused by certain diseases of the adrenal gland, such as Addison's disease, adrenal cortex failure. Please read the article below to know more about the use of hydrocortisone 10mg.
1. What is Hydrocortisone 10mg? Hydrocortisone 10mg is a drug belonging to the group of glucocorticoids. Hydrocortisone medicine 10mg works with allergic attacks, reduces inflammation, relieves itching and suppresses immunity.
Hydrocortisone 10mg is used to treat inflammation such as arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis. In addition, this drug is also used for chronic skin conditions including dermatitis herpes, pemphigus, severe psoriasis and severe seborrheic dermatitis.
Hydrocortisone 10mg is also used to treat leukemia and lymphoma. Hydrocortisone is also used to treat platelet breakdown and red blood cell destruction.
2. Uses of the drug Hydrocortisone 10mg The drug is indicated for replacement therapy in cases of adrenal insufficiency (reducing or stopping the secretion of hormones secreted by the adrenal glands), acute bronchial asthma, septic shock bacteria,...
3. Contraindicated in which case? Hydrocortisone 10mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are allergic to hydrocortisone. Subjects with bacterial infections (except septic shock or tuberculous meningitis), viral infections, fungal infections. Do not use for people receiving live attenuated vaccines
Hydrocortisone 10mg là loại thuốc thuộc nhóm glucocorticoid
4. How to use Hydrocortisone 10mg The use of hydrocortisone depends on the patient's response ability and disease condition. For children, the dose should be calculated based on response to treatment, rather than age and weight alone.
Use parenteral drugs when the patient cannot receive drugs by other routes. After using the drug for a high course of treatment, gradually reduce the dose under the direction of the doctor. If the drug has been used for a long time, it must be stopped gradually before stopping completely.
5. Side effects when using Hydrocortisone 10mg When using the drug may appear side effects such as: Allergic reactions, rash, difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious side effects may occur such as: Shortness of breath, even with mild exertion, swelling of the ankles or feet, muscle weakness, strong weight gain, severe stomach and rectal pain, pain sudden and severe headache or pain behind the eyes, seizures.
In addition, there are not too serious side effects such as acne, menstrual cycle changes, increased sweating, rectal pain, more hair growth.
6. Precautions before using hydrocortisone 10mg Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to the drug, its ingredients, or if you have any other allergic problems. Before using the medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history. Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist if you are taking or have ever taken medication and about all other medicinal products you use. For pregnant and lactating women, consult your doctor for the most appropriate treatment. 7. Drug interactions The use of many drugs together can make the drug's therapeutic effect. Therefore, patients should not arbitrarily adjust the dose, including increasing or decreasing, or combining drugs together without the consent of the doctor. Some drug names interact with this drug, including:
Aspirin (daily or high dose); Diuretic ; blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin); Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune); Ketoconazole (Nizoral); Rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane); Anti-seizure medications such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Sol Foton).
Khó thở là tác dụng phụ khi dùng thuốc Hydrocortisone 10mg
8. How to store hydrocortisone 10mg? Store the medicine at room temperature, away from moisture, in the refrigerator, and out of light. Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets. When you have used up an expired tube or medicine, throw the pack in the trash, do not throw it into the toilet or water line. Above is useful information about the drug hydrocortisone 10mg. You need to consult your doctor or pharmacist, carefully read the instructions for use before use. If you see any unusual signs after using it, please see a doctor immediately for timely support.
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