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Hydrocortisone

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Presentation:

100 mg powder for reconstitution in glass ampoule

Route:

IV / IM. Administer IV doses as a slow push over 30 seconds

Onset of action:

Within 1 hour (IV). IM injections are also rapidly absorbed

Duration:

Variable – up to 12 hours for IV and IM injections

Mode of action

Corticosteroid with approximately equal glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects

  • Acute adrenal insufficiency
  • Nil significant
  • Nil significant
  • Nil significant when used for the approved AV indication
Significant interactions
  • Nil
Pregnancy
  • Safe to use for the approved AV indication
Breastfeeding
  • Considered safe to use
Notes
Infusion
  • N/A

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