Hydrocortisone Flashcards
1
Q
hydrocortisone Indication
A
Adults with angioedema occurring during inter-hospital transfer for stroke clot retrieval.
Addison’s crisis
2
Q
hydrocortisone Mechanism
A
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid with anti inflammatory and immunosuppressant action. It inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators, including prostaglandin and leukotrriens. Resulting in a reduction in the inflammatory and immune response
