Hydrocortisone

Presentation:

GLUCORT IM/IV: Each vial contains sterile powder of Hydrocortisone sodium succinate USP, equivalent to 100mg Hydrocortisone.

 

Description

Hydrocortisone, a naturally occurring glucocorticoid, which has also salt-retaining properties, is used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. This synthetic analog is primarily used for their anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems by inhibiting the synthesis of phospholipase A2. Hydrocortisone reduces various vasoactive agents released during inflammation.

Therapeutic Class: Short-acting steroid

 

Prescribing Information