Hydrocort
Hydrocort Products are primarily used for
About Hydrocort Products
Uses of Hydrocort Products
Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, cancer, skin disorders and eye disorders.
Hydrocort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Hydrocort are Increased risk of infection, Weight gain, Vomiting, Nausea, High blood pressure, Increased glucose level in blood, Blurred vision.
How Hydrocort Products work
Hydrocortisone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Patient Concerns about Hydrocort Products
Frequently asked questions about Hydrocort Products
Frequently asked questions about Hydrocortisone
Q. How does Hydrocort Injection work?
Hydrocort Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Hydrocort Injection a steroid?
Yes, Hydrocort Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Hydrocort Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Hydrocort Injection used for?
Hydrocort Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat many conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases. It also helps to treat autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and certain eye disorders.
Q. How is Hydrocort Injection administered?
Hydrocort Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). Your doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Hydrocort Injection.
Q. I was given Hydrocort Injection in the knee as I have arthritis. Will it pain after taking Hydrocort Injection? What should I do about it?
Hydrocort Injection effectively treats many inflammatory conditions, joint pain and inflammation in arthritis being one of its multiple uses. Usually, the pain gets better after a day or two. Try not to have frequent movement for about 24 hours after the injection and do not do any heavy exercise for best results. However, if you experience pain, consult your doctor. The doctor may prescribe some over the counter pain medications if the pain persists for longer or if it bothers you a lot.