Solu-Cortef

Solu-Cortef Injection (Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate) exhibits strong anti-inflammatory properties. This corticosteroid medication works by relieving inflammation and is used in cases where rapid corticosteroid treatment is needed and when administration by mouth is not possible or considered impractical for medical reasons. After parenteral administration, it exhibits a wide range of effects on the body`s metabolism and immune system. By affecting the release of chemicals that contribute to the immune system and allergic responses, it can help cause a drastic reduction in inflammation.

Its vasoconstrictive effects (meaning that it narrows the blood vessels) have also been suggested by medical researchers as being related to its therapeutic benefits. Indications for this medicine include shock which cannot be treated with other forms of therapy and when the patients is affected by adrenal cortical insufficiency and acute allergies (it is often given after epinephrine in cases of severe anaphylactic reactions). Patients with adrenal insufficiency may also be treated with it before surgery. Other indications include rheumatoid arthritis, tensoynovitis and various medical disorders not referenced here.

Solu-Cortef Injection (Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate) is administered by means of intravenous or intramuscular injection, and the injection is performed by a physician. The total medicine content of the vial is 100mg. Before use, the activator on the vial is pressed. The will release the diluents into the lower part of the vial and allow it to mix with the powder. Following this, the plastic on the stopper may be taken off and the surface sterilized using a swab or other chemical component. Insertion of the needle into the vial is then possible, allowing for the contents to be transferred into the syringe for injection. In all cases, the physician will calculate the require dosage, which could range from 100mg to 500mg.

Side effects that can occur after treatment with Solu-Cortef Injection (Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate) include:

• Acne
• Insomnia
• Indigestion
• Alterations in appetite
• Redness where the solution was injected

Promptly notify your physician of all side effects that occur. Other side effects can also be caused by this medicine, some of which are serious in nature and will need urgent medical attention. These can include abnormal bleeding, soreness which affects the eyes, disturbances in eyesight, swelling which affects various limbs, abnormal hair growth and other reactions that have not been referenced here.

Treatment with Solu-Cortef Injection (Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate) will require using the lowest dosage that is possible to bring symptoms under control. The physician will carefully consider this when beginning treatment.

There have been reports of patients suffering from Kaposi`s sarcoma when treated with corticosteroids for chronic medical disorders. Withdrawal of treatment may be needed should this occur.