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Hydrocortisone Flashcards

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What drug class is hydrocortisone

A

Corticosteroid

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Pharmacology of hydrocortisone

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Adrenocorticoid streoid with multiple mechanisms

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Presentation of hydrocortisone

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Vial (powder) 100mg

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Indications for hydrocortisone

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  • Asthma (excluding mild)
  • Acute exacerbation of COPD
  • Refractory anaphylaxis with persistent wheeze & unresponsive to 3x IM adrenaline.
  • symptomatic adrenal insufficiency (Addisons disease)
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Contraindications for hydrocortisone

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Allergy/ ADR

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Side effects of hydrocortisone

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Nil.

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Dosage of hydrocortisone

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Asthma:
IM/IV- 100mg single dose only

Refractory anaphylaxis:
IM/IV- 200mg single dose only

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