Primacort Injection

Primacort Injection

Primacort Injection is similar to a natural hormone produced in the body which affects many functions in the body. It is used to relieve swelling and pain associated with conditions like arthritis, severe allergies, eczema, psoriasis, etc. It is also used to treat the deficiency of steroidal hormones in the body. It is available as a tablet, an injection, and a cream.

Drug = Hydrocortisone

Strength = 100 Mg

Manufacturer = Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

How To Take

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Dosage

Primacort 100 Mg Injection

Primacort 200 Mg Injection

Primacort 400 Mg Injection

Side Effects

Feeling sick, flushing

Indigestion, stomach ulcer (which can rupture and bleed)

Thrush

Inflammation of the pancreas causing abdominal pain (pancreatitis)

Muscle weakness

Thinning of bones which makes fractures more likely (osteoporosis)

Damage to tendons

Joint stiffness causing limited motion, pain and muscle spasms

Fluid retention causing swelling

Feeling dehydrated

Feeling depressed, including thinking about suicide

Feeling high (mania) or having moods that go up and down

Feeling anxious, having problems sleeping, having difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing your memory

Feeling, seeing or hearing things which do not exist. having strange and frightening thoughts, changing how you act or having feelings of being alone

Itching or skin rashes

Swelling of the face, lips or throat

Difficulty in breathing or wheeziness

Warning

Pregnancy = Primacort Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation = Primacort Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving = Primacort Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney = Primacort Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Primacort Injection is recommended.

However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver = There is limited information available on the use of Primacort Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Uses

Primacort Injection 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 which secrete these hormones or the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus which regulate the hormone release process. Primacort Injection is also used for the regulation of steroidal hormone levels during surgeries.

Primacort Injection is used to relieve swelling and inflammation of joints and soft tissues associated with arthritis.

Primacort Injection is used to manage an acute episode of asthma.

Primacort Injection is used topically to relieve itching, burning, swelling, and pain of the skin associated with various conditions like eczema, psoriasis, pruritus, etc.

Primacort Injection is used to relieve rectal pain, discomfort, and itching associated with Proctitis, Ulcerative colitis, and hemorrhoids.