Hydrocortisone Sod Suc (Pf) (Solu-CORTEF)

Alternate Name: Solu-CORTEF 500mg Vial

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including cirrhosis), heart problems, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid problems, stomach or bowel problems (including ulcer, colitis, or diverticulitis), mental health problems (including depression or psychosis), pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor), myasthenia gravis, or any type of infection (including herpes eye infection, tuberculosis, or threadworm). Also tell your doctor if you have a recent exposure to chickenpox or measles. Tell your doctor if you had surgery. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of infectionsIncreased risk for cancer, including Kaposi€™s sarcomaAdrenal gland problemsCataracts or glaucomaHigh blood pressureHyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels)Increased risk for bone fractures and slow growth in childrenTumor lysis syndrome

Food Warnings: Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., This medicine may delay growth in children. If you think your child is not growing properly while using this medicine, talk with your doctor., This medicine may cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection before you start treatment. Avoid people who are sick or have infections. If you are exposed to chickenpox or measles, tell your doctor right away., Some medicines can affect how hydrocortisone works. Tell you doctor if you are also using any of the following:Aminoglutethimide, amphotericin B, barbiturates, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, cyclosporine, digitalis, isoniazid, ketoconazole, phenytoin, rifampinBirth control pillsBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat infection (including erythromycin, troleandomycin)NSAID pain medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Diabetes medicine, This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.