Primacort 200mg Injection (Hydrocortisone 200mg)

Description

Primacort 200 mg Injection is used to treat the deficiency of steroidal hormones in the body. It is also used to manage an acute episode of asthma. This medicine is used to relieve swelling and inflammation of joints and soft tissues associated with arthritis.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Primacort 200 mg Injection
Headache
Dizziness
Delayed wound healing
Sleeplessness
Extreme changes in mood
Sore throat and fever
Weight gain
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Difficulty in breathing
Irregular menstrual periods
Blurred vision
Muscle weakness
Black or tarry stools
Injection site pain

Uses of Primacort 200 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Adrenal insufficiency
This medicine is used to treat a condition where the body is not able to produce sufficient amounts of steroidal hormones. This may be caused due to improper functioning of adrenal glands that secrete these hormones or the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus which regulate the hormone release process. This medicine is also used for the regulation of steroidal hormone levels during surgeries.
Acute asthma
This medicine is used to manage acute exacerbation of asthma. It helps to relieve the allergic symptoms associated with asthma.
Swelling and pain
This medicine is used to relieve the pain and swelling associated with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

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When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to hydrocortisone or any other ingredients present along with the formulation.
Untreated serious infection
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an active infection which is untreated or the treatment is in progress.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have this immune system disorder that causes a decrease in the level of blood cells.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Other diseases
Report the incidence of any active disease to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Chances of any interaction while consuming this medicine must be ruled out. Special caution is advised in cases of heart conditions, liver problems, infections, diabetes, and psychotic disorders.
Delayed wound healing
Use of this medicine may delay the process of wound healing. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment in such cases based on your clinical condition.
Vaccination
Administration of live or attenuated vaccines is not recommended in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Your doctor may advise you on an appropriate time gap between the administration of the vaccine and the medicine or suggest an alternative medicine or alternative means of vaccination based on your clinical condition.
Tuberculosis relapse
Use of this medicine may cause a recurrence of tuberculosis and hence, this medicine should not be used if the patient has tested positive for the tuberculin test.
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during or immediately after treatment with this medicine.
Pheochromocytoma
This medicine should not be used in patients having a disorder of the adrenal glands. Appropriate tests must be performed to rule out this condition before treatment is initiated.
Withdrawal
Abrupt withdrawal of this medicine may cause unwanted side effects. It is advised to gradually reduce the dosage of this medicine before stopping the treatment.
Use in children
Prolonged use of this medicine in infants and children should be avoided as it may alter their growth and development process. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made since the amount of medicine absorbed into the body of an infant and children is significantly higher than that of adults.
Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.
Epidural injection
The epidural route of administration for this medicine should be avoided as the safety and efficacy are not established. Some serious adverse effects have been reported with the epidural administration method.
Psychiatric disturbances
Use of this medicine has been associated with euphoria, sleep disturbances, mood swings, and personality changes in some patients. It is advised to consider all such disorders before starting the treatment course with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required if the patient is under stress.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

General Instructions
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.