Hydrocortisone

Question 1

Hydrocortisone Trade Name?

Answer 1

Hydrocort, Cortef, Solu-Cortef

Question 2

Hydrocortisone Classification?

Answer 2

Corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory

Question 3

Hydrocortisone Mechanism?

Answer 3

Supresses the migration of neutrophils and decreases lymphocyte colony proliferation, thus inhibits systhesis of pro-inflammatory enzymes such as cytokines, interleukin, and interferon.

Question 4

Hydrocortisone Indications?

Answer 4

• Shock due to adrenal insufficiency
• Status asthmaticus

Question 5

Hydrocortisone Contraindications?

Answer 5

• System fungal infection
• Purpura
• Hypersensitivity

Question 6

Hydrocortisone Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

• Headache
• Vertigo
• CHF Exacerbation
• Hypertension
• Fluid & Salt Renention
• Nausea
• Cushings Syndrome

Question 7

Hydrocortisone Adult Dose?

Answer 7

In CT Protocols:
Adrenal Insufficiency
Stress Dose: 100mg

Other conditions: 4mg/kg

Question 8

Hydrocortisone Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

2mg/kg

Question 9

Hydrocortisone Onset of Action?

Answer 9

1 hour

Question 10

Hydrocortisone Duration of Action?

Answer 10

8 to 12 hours

Question 11

Hydrocortisone Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

Both
100mg

Question 12

Hydrocortisone Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO/IM

Question 13

Hydrocortisone How Supplied?

Answer 13

100mg, 250mg, 500mg powders with dilute provided.