Hydromark-100 100 mg/vial

Indication

An injectable corticosteroid used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, severe asthma, inflammatory conditions, and shock. Administered intramuscularly or intravenously.

Ingredients

• Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate 100 mg

Direction

For IV or IM injection. Prepare solution by aseptically adding not more than 2.0 ml of sterile water for injection or sterile sodium chloride injection to the contents of one vial. Shake well. Use reconstituted solution if it is clear and devoid of particulate matter. Use immediately after reconstitution. Dosage as directed by the physician.

Side effects

• May cause hyperglycemia
• fluid retention
• hypertension
• immunosuppression
• and other corticosteroid
• related effects with prolonged use.

Precautions

• Store below 30°C. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children. Reconstituted solution deteriorates on storage and should be used immediately. Use under medical supervision only.