H Cort Injection

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H Cort Injection

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H Cort Information

H Cort is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of H Cort have also been explained below.

The right dosage of H Cort depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of H Cort include Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). While these are the most often observed H Cort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of H Cort are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that H Cort has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, H Cort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the H Cort related warnings section.

The section on H Cort contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for H Cort have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that H Cort is safe while driving, and is addiction.



H Cort Benefits & Uses

H Cort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

H Cort Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

H Cort Related Warnings

  • Is the use of H Cort safe for pregnant women?


    H Cort can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using H Cort, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of H Cort safe during breastfeeding?


    Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of H Cort for breastfeeding women are not known.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of H Cort on the Kidneys?


    H Cort may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of H Cort on the Liver?


    H Cort can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of H Cort on the Heart?


    H Cort can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of H Cort with Other Drugs

H Cort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



H Cort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take H Cort unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about H Cort

  • Is this H Cort habit forming or addictive?


    H Cort is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking H Cort as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume H Cort only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking H Cort for mental disorders.

    No

H Cort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and H Cort


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking H Cort with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and H Cort


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking H Cort.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-366

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 288

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortef® (hydrocortisone)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Solu-Cortef® (hydrocortisone sodium succinate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pandel (hydrocortisone probutate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortenema® (hydrocortisone)

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