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About LC-Cort Injection

HYDROCORTISONE belongs to a class of medications called “Corticosteroids” prescribed for various allergic and inflammatory conditions, including severe illnesses like cancer and autoimmune diseases. HYDROCORTISONE primarily treats and reduces symptoms of a wide range of inflammation, allergic disorders, autoimmune diseases, infections, cancer and flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. HYDROCORTISONE is used as an anti-inflammatory medication (to decrease excess fluid overload) associated with spine and brain tumour (cancer), gastrointestinal inflammation disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, piles), joint disorder (rheumatoid arthritis), allergies (asthma), autoimmune diseases (lupus) and to enhance appetite in the cancer patients. In addition to this, HYDROCORTISONE also reduces the eye/ear inflammation.

Uses of LC-Cort Injection

Inflammation, Allergies, Asthma, Auto-immune diseases, Cancer, Rheumatoid arthritis, Piles (hemorrhoids), Ulcerative colitis, Mouth ulcers

Medicinal Benefits of LC-Cort Injection

HYDROCORTISONE contains 'Hydrocortisone' usually prescribed as a short-term medication to treat and prevent various inflammation in the body. Corticosteroids are naturally found in our body and intake of HYDROCORTISONE, boost our body with an extra corticosteroid to treat multiple illnesses, including inflammation and allergies in the body. HYDROCORTISONE is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation/swelling and redness by preventing infection-fighting white blood cells (WBCs) from travelling to the area of swelling in your body. It also blocks chemical messenger in the brain that is responsible for causing inflammation and pain, helping reduce symptoms in various diseases. As a result, it lowers inflammation, which could otherwise make the condition worse. Effectively, HYDROCORTISONE helps to treat a wide range of inflammatory, allergic and autoimmune diseases

Directions for Use

Tablet form: It should be taken with a meal or just after a meal with plenty of water to avoid upset stomach in dose and duration prescribed by a doctor. Injection form: Injection should only be given at the hospital by an expert. Buccal tablets: Put HYDROCORTISONE directly on the top of your mouth ulcer. Leave the tablet to dissolve slowly against the ulcer. Do not swallow or suck the HYDROCORTISONE (buccal tablet). Inhaler: Breathe in slowly and hold the HYDROCORTISONE with the mouthpiece down. Now, place your lips around the mouthpiece for a tight seal. As you start slowly to breathe in through your mouth, press down on the inhaler one time. Keep breathing deeply in a slow manner. Topical (cream/ointment): Take a small amount of HYDROCORTISONE on the fingertip and apply as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area. Wash your hands before and after using HYDROCORTISONE if hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection.

Side Effects of LC-Cort Injection

Like all medicines, HYDROCORTISONE can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects include stomach upset, mood changes, weight gain, oral thrush (prone to fungal infection). If you are using the injection form of HYDROCORTISONE, it may cause application site reactions, which will disappear soon. Most of the side effects of HYDROCORTISONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc., you should immediately contact the doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take HYDROCORTISONE if you are allergic to any corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of HYDROCORTISONE. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding, it is recommended usually not to take HYDROCORTISONE unless prescribed by the doctor. Long term use of HYDROCORTISONE in children's should be avoided as it may lead to slow growth. Do not abruptly stop taking HYDROCORTISONE as you might feel a headache or problem with vision, fever, pain in muscles, which are withdrawal symptoms of HYDROCORTISONE. Consult your doctor and your dose be lowered gradually to avoid any withdrawal symptoms. While taking HYDROCORTISONE, do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles. If you accidentally come in contact with any person having them, please inform your doctor immediately as it requires special treatment if you have not had these illnesses. Intake of alcohol should be limited as it may lead to stomach ulcers when taken along with HYDROCORTISONE. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), migraine (severe headache), depression, epilepsy (frequent fits), blood cancer, tuberculosis (TB), high blood pressure or heart problem. If you have had an accident, need to undergo a scheduled surgery, need a vaccination (especially a live vaccination), tell this to doctor that you are taking HYDROCORTISONE as it needs to be stopped in all of the above conditions.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

This medicine may have an interaction with antibiotics (rifampicin, rifabutin, erythromycin, telithromycin, clarithromycin), anti-epilepsy medicines (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, primidone), diuretics (amiloride, bumetanide, furosemide, spironolactone, triamterene), antacids (carbenoxolone), pain killer (aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen), used to treat asthma and other breathing problems (theophylline, bambuterol, fenoterol, formoterol, ritodrine, salbutamol, salmeterol, terbutaline) anti-HIV medicines (efavirenz, nevirapine, indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir, cobicistat), used to treat fungal infections (amphotericin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole), anti-diabetic (metformin, chlorpropamide, tolbutamide, glipizide, glyburide), blood thinner (warfarin), oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progestogen, anti-cancer medicines (aminoglutethimide, methotrexate), anti-glaucoma medicines (acetazolamide).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 HYDROCORTISONE should not be used in people with blood cancer, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), an underactive thyroid gland, herpes eye infection, peptic ulcer, tuberculosis (TB), osteoporosis (thinning of bones), depression, epilepsy (fits), migraines.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with HYDROCORTISONE. But intake of alcohol with HYDROCORTISONE may damage your liver. So intake of HYDROCORTISONE should be avoided with HYDROCORTISONE.

PREGNANCY

HYDROCORTISONE is a category C pregnancy drug, using HYDROCORTISONE during pregnancy may affect the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before taking HYDROCORTISONE if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

BREAST FEEDING

HYDROCORTISONE is known to pass through the breast milk. So, it is recommended not to be taken during breastfeeding. However, your doctor may prescribe it for you during breast-feeding if he/she feels that the benefit to you outweighs the risk. It would be best if you did not take HYDROCORTISONE without a doctor's advice.

DRIVING

• HYDROCORTISONE can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided. HYDROCORTISONE does not make you sleepy, and so it's usually safe to drive a car. However, do not drive a car or operate machinery if your eyesight is affected.

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LIVER

HYDROCORTISONE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

HYDROCORTISONE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.