Solu-Cortef

Alternate Name: Solu-CORTEF 500mg Vial

Description: Solu-CORTEF is prescribed for the treatment of low corticosteroid. This occurs in patients suffering from Addison’s disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, asthma, lupus, and multiple sclerosis among other conditions. Solu-CORTEF is a powder mixed into a liquid solution to be injected into the muscles or veins. The generic version of Solu-CORTEF is called hydrocortisone. The frequency of Solu-CORTEF injections depends on your condition and dosage needs. The average cost for a single injection of 100 mg strength powder costs about $26, prices vary based on dosage and pharmacy location. Depending on the strength of the injection Solu-CORTEF costs can be high without insurance. Pay up to 80% less with a Solu-CORTEF coupon or LowerMyRx discount card.

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: No

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. 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. 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. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, of 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), tuberculosis, or myasthenia gravis. This medicine may cause the following problems:Adrenal 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.