Idrocortisone (Hydrocortisone)
Brand Name: Idrocortisone
Generic Name: Hydrocortisone
Manufacturer/Agent: Tubilux
Formulation: eye drops
Strength: 5ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 120.00
Retail Price: @ KES 160.00
Class: Corticosteroids (Endocrine system drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Cortisol
Molecular Formulae: C21H30O5 = 362.5
Precautions: Acute infection. caution in systemic use in peptic ulcers, osteoporosis and psychoses.
Indications/Uses: Replacement therapy 20-300mg daily. status asthmaticus 100-200mg iv. allergic and anaphylactic reactions 100-500 6hrly iv. soft tissue and joint inflammation 5-
Interactions: Phenytoin. phenobarbitone. rifampicin. anticoagulants.
Side Effects: Ostoeporosis. fluid and electrolyte imbalance. peptic ulcer.