Hydrocortisone

Question 1

Actions

Answer 1

Glucocorticoid drug that restores blood pressure, blood sugars, cardiac synchronicity and volume

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Life threatening asthma

Adrenal crisis

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Known allergy

Question 4

Side effects

Answer 4

Stinging or Burning sensation

Question 5

Dosage and administration

Answer 5

Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100mg/1ml

Powder for solution injection 100mg powder for reconstitution with up to 2ml of water