Solu-Cortef Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Hydrocortisone Na succinate

Indications/Uses

Endocrine & non-endocrine disorders (eg, rheumatic & hematologic disorders; collagen, dermatologic, ophth, resp, neoplastic & GI diseases; allergic & edematous states; medical emergencies; tuberculous meningitis w/ subarachnoid or impending block when used concurrently w/ appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy; trichinosis w/ neurologic or myocardial involvement).

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV/IM Individualized dosage. Initially 100 to ≥500 mg over 30 sec to 10 min. May repeat dose at intervals of 2, 4 or 6 hr. Childn & infant Reduce dose but should not be <25 mg daily. Max dose: 15 mg/kg.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Systemic fungal infections. Intrathecal & epidural route of administration. Administration of live or live-attenuated vaccines in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Solu-Cortef powd for inj 100 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Solu-Cortef

hydrocortisone

Manufacturer:

Pfizer