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Hydrocortisone belongs to a group of medication called steroids.
It is used in adrenal insufficiency which is a condition where the body does not produce enough steroids.
Hydrocortisone is the name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication. Uses include conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenogenital syndrome, high blood calcium, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma, and COPD. It is the treatment of choice for adrenocortical insufficiency. It can be given by mouth, topically, or by injection. Stopping treatment after long-term use should be done slowly.
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Made in, and imported from Turkey
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HydrocortisoneUses
- Treatment of severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis and angioedema
- In place of prednisolone in patients needing steroid treatment but unable to take oral medication
- Perioperatively in patients on long-term steroid treatment to prevent an adrenal crisis