In the pharmacies of our country, you can find a large number of drugs from the group of glucocorticosteroids. One of them we offer readers to consider in this publication. "Hydrocortisone", the application for which is given below, has contraindications. The description of the drug will be presented in an accessible language. It should be warned that before using the drug, you must consult a doctor for advice.
What is hydrocortisone?
Instructions for use of the drug, supplied by the manufacturer, reports that it is a glucocorticosteroid with anti-shock, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antiexudative, immunosuppressive and desensitizing effects.
The drug is available in several forms:
* ointment for the mucous membranes of the eye;
* "Hydrocortisone" eye drops;
* suspension for injection (intraarticular or intramuscular)
* powder;
* cream.
Each form of the drug has its own strictly specialized purpose, which is determined by the attending doctor.
The use of the drug "Hydrocortisone"
Instructions for use of the drug recommends consult a doctor before use to establish the exact dosage and form of this drug.
For adults, the dose is 100-500 ml per day. Intramuscularly, adults are prescribed 125-200 mg / day, children - 15-30 mg / day. Intra-articular adults are prescribed 3-50 mg, for children, depending on age, from 25 to 75 mg. Ointment is used up to 4 times a day, applying a thin layer on the skin. Inside take 20-800 mg, the dose depends on the severity of the disease, subsequently it is gradually reduced.
Indications for taking "Hydrocortisone"
Instructions for use recommend taking the drug "Hydrocortisone":
- eye drops and ointment: uveitis, iridocyclitis, keratitis, blepharitis and allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other eye diseases;
- suspension: osteoarthritis (post-traumatic), tendosinvitis (non-specific), arthritis (rheumatoid), epicondylitis, bursitis (acute or subacute), synovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as lupus erythematosus, dermatitis (atopic), granuloma (ring-shaped), lichen, toxidermy;
- tablets, powder for suspensions, “Hydrocortisone” solution: disorders in the endocrine system (hypercalcemia), crisis (thyrotoxic), adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, acute allergies, collagenosis. As well as skin diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, tuberculous meningitis, trichinosis, sclerosis (multiple), poisoning and bites.
Contraindications to taking the drug "Hydrocortisone"
The medicine is not recommended for children under two years of age.
You should not take the drug with high sensitivity to its components. If there is damage to the skin or ocular epithelium in the form of cracks, ulcers, wounds, the medicine is not prescribed. Fungal, viral or bacterial lesions of the skin or eyes are also considered a contraindication. Acne, dermatitis around the mouth, severe hypertension, ulcers (peptic), osteoporosis, diverticulitis, endocarditis (acute), nephritis, fever (herpes), AIDS or HIV infection, the period after surgery - all this is given by the manufacturer as obstacles to using the product. During pregnancy and lactation, hydrocortisone is contraindicated.
Side effects of the drug
Endocrine system: hyperglycemia, dysmenorrhea, obesity (hormonal), atrophy of the adrenal cortex, hirsutism, pituitary-adrenal insufficiency. Possible growth retardation in children.
Musculoskeletal system: osteoporosis, necrosis (aseptic), arthropathy, myopathy (steroid), arthralgia.
Gastrointestinal tract: intestinal perforation, bleeding (gastric), pancreatitis, peptic ulcer , esophagitis, dyspepsia.
Allergies, discoloration of the skin, prolonged healing of wounds are possible . Mental disorders, cataracts (subcapsular), glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure.