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Introduction About CORT S 100MG INJECTION
CORT S 100MG INJECTION contains Hydrocortisone, which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. CORT S 100MG INJECTION is used to manage endocrine disorders (diseases of endocrine glands), rheumatic disorders (inflammatory and autoimmune diseases), and hematologic disorders (blood disorders) in affected individuals.
It is also used to manage collagen diseases (autoimmune disease), dermatologic diseases, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, and neoplastic diseases. The medicine is also indicated for use to replace insufficient corticosteroid hormone and manage edematous and allergic states and medical emergencies (such as shock or severe allergic reactions) in affected individuals.
CORT S 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to hydrocortisone. It is also not recommended for use in patients with systemic fungal infections, viral infections (such as herpes simplex eye infection, vaccinia, varicella), and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (a blood disorder marked by low platelet levels). The medicine is also not indicated for use in patients who have recently received live-attenuated vaccines.
Before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have/have had an infection (such as herpes simplex, chickenpox, tuberculosis, threadworm), bleeding/clotting problem, suffering from osteoporosis (brittle bone), high blood pressure, oedema (swelling in arms/legs), diabetes, kidney problems (such as renal insufficiency), and/or liver problems (such as cirrhosis).
CORT S 100MG INJECTION should be administered with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
CORT S 100MG INJECTION should be administered with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). If the medicine is to be received for a longer period of time, then frequent tests on the child need to be conducted to manage the risk of developing high intracranial pressure in the child. The medicine is advised to be administered with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects associated with the use of CORT S 100MG INJECTION are pain and swelling at the site of injection. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
Uses Of CORT S 100MG INJECTION
- Manage endocrine disorders, rheumatic disorders, and hematologic disorders
- Manage collagen diseases, dermatologic diseases, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, and neoplastic diseases
- Replaces insufficient corticosteroid hormone and manages edematous and allergic states and medical emergencies (such as shock or severe allergic reactions) in affected individuals
Therapeutic Uses Of CORT S 100MG INJECTION
CORT S 100MG INJECTION works by replacing insufficient cortisol (naturally produced steroid) levels and blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body, which results in decreased swelling and provides relief from inflammation and pain in affected individuals.
How CORT S 100MG INJECTION Works
CORT S 100MG INJECTION works by replacing insufficient cortisol (naturally produced steroid) levels and blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body, which results in decreased swelling and provides relief from inflammation and pain in affected individuals.
How to use CORT S 100MG INJECTION
CORT S 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of CORT S 100MG INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects Of CORT S 100MG INJECTION
Common
- pain, swelling at the site of injection
Rare
- skin reactions
- anaphylactic reactions (life-threatening allergic reaction)
- blindness associated with periocular (area surrounding the eyeball) injections
Stop receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of heart failure such as shortness of breath, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, and/or irregular heartbeat
- signs of high blood pressure, such as headaches, feeling unwell
- signs of stomach ulcers such as stomach pain, blood in stools, and/or vomiting blood
- convulsions
- signs of reactivated tuberculosis, such as coughing blood and/or chest pain
- signs of infections such as raised temperature, feeling unwell
- signs of osteoporosis (thin, fragile bones) such as bone/joint pain, broken bones, and/or back pain (that gets worse when standing/walking)
- signs of allergic reactions such as rash, red itchy welts, difficulty while swallowing or breathing, and/or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- you/your child gets infected with measles/chickenpox
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Use with CautionCORT S 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Breastfeeding
Use with CautionCORT S 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if it is necessary since the medicine may pass through breastmilk. Consult your doctor before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness, vertigo (internal spinning sensation), visual disturbances, and/or tiredness after receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION.
Kidney
Use with CautionCORT S 100MG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with kidney problems such as renal inefficiency. Consult your doctor before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION.
Liver
Use with CautionCORT S 100MG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with liver disease such as cirrhosis. Consult your doctor before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION.
Allergy
ContraindicatedDo not receive CORT S 100MG INJECTION if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, any other corticosteroid medicine, and/or any other ingredients in the medicine. Consult a doctor before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION.
Heart Disease
Use with CautionCORT S 100MG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with heart disease such as heart failure, heart attack, and congestive heart disease. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Use In Pediatrics
Monitoring requiredCORT S 100MG INJECTION should be administered with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). If the medicine is to be received for a longer period, then frequent tests on the child need to be conducted to manage the risk of developing high intracranial pressure. If the medicine is administered to a premature baby, then few tests are conducted to monitor heart function. Consult your doctor before the child receives the medicine.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with CautionCORT S 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION.
Others
CORT S 100MG INJECTION is not recommended to receive if you:
- have systemic fungal infections
- are suffering from idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (blood disorder marked by low platelet levels)
- are administered with live attenuated vaccines
- are suffering from viral infections such as herpes simplex eye infection (a potentially serious type of eye infection), vaccinia, and varicella
Before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- have/have had an infection (such as herpes simplex, chickenpox, tuberculosis, threadworm)
- have bleeding/clotting problem
- are suffering from osteoporosis (brittle bone)
- have high blood pressure
- have oedema (swelling in arms/legs)
- have diabetes
- have/had seizures (convulsions) and/or other neurological problems
- have thyroid problems
- suffer from signs of myasthenia gravis such as muscle pain, muscle weakness
- are suffering from retinal problems/certain eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and herpes infection (viral infection of the eye)
- have certain mental/mood conditions such as depression
- have/had stomach or gut problems such as ulcer or ulcerative colitis
- are suffering from low potassium/calcium levels in the blood
- have a weak immune response
- are scheduled for a surgery
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- aspirin (used to reduce fever and relieve pain)
- amphotericin B (used to manage serious and potentially life-threatening fungal infections)
- isoniazid (used to manage or manage recurrence of tuberculosis)
- rifampicin (medicine used to manage tuberculosis)
- erythromycin, clarithromycin, and oleandomycin (medicines used to manage bacterial infections)
- anticoagulants (used to manage blood clots) Ex. rivaroxaban, dabigatran
- anticonvulsants (medicines used to manage seizures) Ex. carbamazepine
- barbiturates (sedative-hypnotic medication used to manage seizures) Ex. phenobarbital, phenytoin
- neuromuscular blockers (used in anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation) Ex. rocuronium, vecuronium
- anticholinesterase (medicines used to manage Alzheimer disease) Ex. galantamine, donepezil
- antidiabetics (medicines used to manage diabetes) Ex. insulin, metformin
- antiemetics (medicines used to ease nausea and vomiting) Ex. aprepitant, fosaprepitant
- antifungals (medicines used to manage fungal infections) Ex. itraconazole, ketoconazole
- HIV protease inhibitors (medicines used to manage HIV) Ex. atazanavir, darunavir
- aromatase inhibitors (used to manage breast cancer) Ex. aminoglutethimide
- calcium channel blocker (used to manage low blood pressure) Ex. diltiazem
- cardiac glycosides (used to manage heart failure and irregular heartbeats) Ex. digoxin
- cholestyramine (used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood)
- oral contraceptives (used to manage pregnancy) Ex. estrogens
- somatropin (used to manage growth failure)
- cyclosporine (used to manage organ transplant failure)
- immunosuppressant (used to stop your immune system from attacking health cells) Ex. cyclophosphamide, tacrolimus
- diuretics (used to manage low blood pressure) Ex. chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
- beta2 agonists (used to manage asthma and COPD) Ex. salbutamol, terbutaline
- vaccines (used to boost the immune system) Ex. chickenpox vaccine
B. Drug-Food interaction:
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking CORT S 100MG INJECTION, as it may cause steroid toxicity.
Overdosage:
CORT S 100MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so you are unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Hydrocortisone |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Corticosteroid |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Inflammatory and allergic conditions, Replacement therapy (of corticosteroid hormone), Emergency conditions (such as shock or severe allergic reactions) |
| Dosage Forms | : | Cream, Foam, Tablet, Injection |
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Storage
- Keep CORT S 100MG INJECTION out of reach of children
- Store CORT S 100MG INJECTION at room temperature (15°C-30°C)
FAQs About CORT S 100MG INJECTION
Q: What is CORT S 100MG INJECTION used for?
A: CORT S 100MG INJECTION is used to manage endocrine disorders (diseases of endocrine glands), rheumatic disorders (inflammatory and autoimmune diseases), and hematologic disorders (blood disorders) in affected individuals. It is also used to manage collagen diseases (autoimmune disease), dermatologic diseases, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, and neoplastic diseases. The medicine is also indicated for use to replace insufficient corticosteroid hormone and manage edematous and allergic states and medical emergencies (such as shock or severe allergic reactions) in affected individuals.
Q: What are the side effects of CORT S 100MG INJECTION?
A: The most common side effects associated with the use of CORT S 100MG INJECTION are pain and swelling at the site of injection. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
Q: How CORT S 100MG INJECTION works?
A: CORT S 100MG INJECTION works by replacing insufficient cortisol (naturally produced steroid) levels and blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body, which results in decreased swelling and provides relief from inflammation and pain in affected individuals.
Q: How CORT S 100MG INJECTION should be administered?
A: CORT S 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of CORT S 100MG INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Q: Can CORT S 100MG INJECTION be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women?
A: Yes, CORT S 100MG INJECTION can be used, but with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Q: Is CORT S 100MG INJECTION safe for kids?
A: CORT S 100MG INJECTION should be administered with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). If the medicine is to be received for a longer period, then frequent tests on the child need to be conducted to manage the risk of developing high intracranial pressure. If the medicine is administered to a premature baby, then few tests are conducted to monitor heart function. Consult your doctor before the child receives the medicine.
Q: Who should avoid using CORT S 100MG INJECTION?
A: CORT S 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have systemic fungal infections, are suffering from idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (blood disorder marked by low platelet levels), are administered with live attenuated vaccines, or are suffering from viral infections such as herpes simplex eye infection (a potentially serious type of eye infection), vaccinia, varicella, are allergic to hydrocortisone, or are taking any other corticosteroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using it.
Q: What precautions must be taken while using CORT S 100MG INJECTION?
A: Before receiving CORT S 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems such as renal inefficiency, liver disease such as cirrhosis, heart disease such as heart failure, heart attack, and congestive heart disease, or have/have had an infection (such as herpes simplex, chickenpox, tuberculosis, threadworm), bleeding/clotting problem, suffering from osteoporosis (brittle bone), high blood pressure, oedema (swelling in arms/legs), diabetes, seizures (convulsions), and/or other neurological problems, thyroid problem, signs of myasthenia gravis such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, suffering from retinal problems/certain eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, herpes infection (viral infection of eye), certain mental/mood conditions such as depression, stomach or gut problems such as ulcer or ulcerative colitis, suffering from low potassium/calcium levels in the blood, or have a weak immune response, or are scheduled for a surgery.
Q: Can I use CORT S 100MG INJECTION every day?
A: CORT S 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection/infusion or into a muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of CORT S 100MG INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. Do not use more than the recommended dose and duration advised by your doctor.
Q: Is CORT S 100MG INJECTION an antibiotic?
A: CORT S 100MG INJECTION is a corticosteroid that works by replacing insufficient cortisol (naturally produced steroid) levels and blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body, which results in decreased swelling and provides relief from inflammation and pain in affected individuals.
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