Hydrocortisone

Generic name: Hydrocortisone

Drug class: Glucocorticoids

Dosage form: Granule, Tablet

Root of administration: Oral

Dose:  Granule: 0.5, ,1, 2, 5 mg, Tablet: 5, 10, 20 mg

Mechanism of action: Hydrocortisone is decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands.

Drug usage cases: Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that is used to treat many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, lung disorders, and certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets). It is used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Side effects: Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat Call your doctor at once if you have:

blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights; muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass; new or unusual pain in your joints, bones, or muscles; severe headaches, ringing in your ears, pain behind your eyes; unusual changes in mood or behavior; a seizure; fluid retention–shortness of breath (even while lying down), swelling, rapid weight gain (especially in your face and midsection); new signs of infection–such as fever, chills, cough, trouble breathing, sores in your mouth or on your skin, diarrhea, or burning when you urinate; increased adrenal gland hormones–slow wound healing, skin discoloration, thinning skin, increased body hair, tiredness, menstrual changes, sexual changes; or decreased adrenal gland hormones–weakness, tiredness, diarrhea, nausea, menstrual changes, skin discoloration, craving salty foods, and feeling light-headed.

Warnings: Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you had within the past several weeks.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. However, using this medicine during pregnancy may cause a hormone deficiency in the newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.