Primacort
Primacort Products are primarily used for
About Primacort Products
Uses of Primacort Products
Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, cancer, skin disorders and eye disorders.
Primacort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Primacort are Increased risk of infection, Weight gain, Vomiting, Nausea, High blood pressure, Increased glucose level in blood, Blurred vision.
How Primacort 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 Primacort Products
Frequently asked questions about Primacort Products
Frequently asked questions about Hydrocortisone
Q. How does Primacort 100 Injection work?
Primacort 100 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 Primacort 100 Injection a steroid?
Yes, Primacort 100 Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Primacort 100 Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Primacort 100 Injection used for?
Primacort 100 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 Primacort 100 Injection administered?
Primacort 100 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 Primacort 100 Injection.
Q. I was given Primacort 100 Injection in the knee as I have arthritis. Will it pain after taking Primacort 100 Injection? What should I do about it?
Primacort 100 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.
Products for Primacort
Primacort 100 Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹47.02
Primacort 200mg Injection
vial of 5 ml Injection
MRP
₹68.87
Primacort 400mg Injection
vial of 5 ml Injection
MRP
₹142.48
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