Fartison Dosage & Drug Information

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Hydrocortisone

Indications/Uses

Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiencies, congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Powd for inj: Endocrine disorders: Acute adrenocortical insufficiency, non-suppurative thyroiditis, hypercalcemia associated w/ cancer. Non-endocrine disorders: Rheumatic, collagen disease, skin disorder; allergy, acute & chronic allergy related to the eyes & vision; resp disease; hematological disturbances; neoplastic disorder; edematous; GIT disorder; emergency medication.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult 15-25 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Adrenocortical insufficiencies Childn 7.5-15 mg/m² daily in 3 divided doses (morning, afternoon & evening). IV/IM inj, IV infusion Adult Initially ≥100-500 mg for 30 sec to 10 min. May be repeated at 2, 4 or 6 hr intervals. Childn & infant Individualized dose. Min dose: 25 mg daily. Max: 15 mg/kg.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Systemic fungal infection, administration of live or attenuated vaccines.

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Special Precautions

Powd for inj: Corticosteroid; patient w/ TB, anaphylactic & bronchospasm, liver disease. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Fluid & electrolytes disorders; musculoskeletal impairment; GI disturbances; dermatological & metabolic disturbances; neurologic disorder; endocrine disturbances; ophth disorders. Tab: CV, blood, lymphatic, & other disturbances. Powd for inj: Immune system disorders.

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Drug Interactions

Powd for inj: Co-administration w/ phenobarb, phenytoin, rifampicin, troleandomycin & ketoconazole.

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MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB09 - hydrocortisone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fartison powd for inj 100 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Fartison tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Fartison

hydrocortisone

Manufacturer:

Fahrenheit