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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - HS72309

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FAQs

HS 100mg Powder for Injection contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Also, it works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol.

HS 100mg Powder for Injection may cause mental problems, especially if given in high doses. However, inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and suicidal thoughts while on treatment with HS 100mg Powder for Injection.

A blue steroid card consists of patients' instructions and provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using HS 100mg Powder for Injection for more than three weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of HS 100mg Powder for Injection with alcohol is unknown. Please discuss this with your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks, as corticosteroids may increase the risk of low birth weight of the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Small amounts of Hydrocortisone may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection. If you are advised to continue breastfeeding while on treatment with HS 100mg Powder for Injection, your baby will need extra checks to ensure she/he is not being affected by HS 100mg Powder for Injection.

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Driving

Caution

HS 100mg Powder for Injection may cause muscle weakness, mood changes or blurred vision. If you experience these symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

HS 100mg Powder for Injection should be administered carefully to children as prolonged use may interfere with the growth and development of children and cause cataracts.

About HS 100mg Powder for Injection

HS 100mg Powder for Injection belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids used to treat symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory processes. It is used to treat painful, swollen joints and tendons in conditions such as golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow. Also, it is used to improve different conditions such as ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the lower bowel), Crohn’s disease (inflammation of the gut), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (autoimmune disorder), severe shock due to infection or injury or failure of adrenal glands. HS 100mg Powder for Injection may be used for a short duration when other means do not or insufficiently help in case of severe allergic reactions, severe asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (lung disease that causes shortness of breath), or status asthmaticus (a persistent asthma attack).

HS 100mg Powder for Injection contains 'Hydrocortisone', which works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Also, it works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol.

HS 100mg Powder for Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, HS 100mg Powder for Injection may cause common side effects such as acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, nausea, muscle weakness or indigestion. Most of these side effects of HS 100mg Powder for Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection. If you have an infection, avoid receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection; if you develop any new infection while on treatment with HS 100mg Powder for Injection, consult a doctor.

Uses of HS 100mg Powder for Injection

Allergic and inflammatory conditions

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

HS 100mg Powder for Injection contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. HS 100mg Powder for Injection is used to treat painful, swollen joints and tendons in conditions such as golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow. Also, it is used to improve different conditions such as ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the lower bowel), Crohn’s disease (inflammation of the gut), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (autoimmune disorder), severe shock due to infection or injury or failure of adrenal glands. HS 100mg Powder for Injection may be used for a short duration when other means do not or insufficiently help in case of severe allergic reactions, severe asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (lung disease that causes shortness of breath), or status asthmaticus (a persistent asthma attack). Also, hydrocortisone works as a hormone replacement for cortisol (a natural hormone) when your body does not make enough cortisol as the adrenal cortex does not function properly (ex: Addison's disease). HS 100mg Powder for Injection may be used in combination with other adrenal cortex hormones.

Directions for Use

HS 100mg Powder for Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of HS 100mg Powder for Injection

  • Acne
  • Increased hair growth
  • Weight gain
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Muscle weakness
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection. Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please inform your doctor immediately. If you have an infection, avoid receiving HS 100mg Powder for Injection and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with HS 100mg Powder for Injection, consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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HydrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical
HydrocortisoneIopamidol
Critical

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HydrocortisoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
Combining Mifepristone and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can reduce the effects of HS 100mg Powder for Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking HS 100mg Powder for Injection with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
Taking Iopamidol and HS 100mg Powder for Injection together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking HS 100mg Powder for Injection with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneThalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
Coadministration of thalidomide and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Thalidomide and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness ,or swelling in an arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneNalidixic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
Taking Nalidixic acid and HS 100mg Powder for Injection together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of nalidixic acid and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneYellow fever vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
The combined use of Yellow fever vaccine and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can cause a risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Yellow fever vaccine and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can lead to an interaction, Before receiving the yellow fever vaccine, you should let your doctor know if you are now receiving or have recently received HS 100mg Powder for Injection. Your doctor may decide to postpone vaccination in some cases so that your body has time to recover from the side effects of HS 100mg Powder for Injection therapy. On the other hand, if you recently had the yellow fever vaccine, your doctor might decide to put off starting your HS 100mg Powder for Injection therapy for a few weeks.
HydrocortisoneAdalimumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
Co-administration of Adalimumab and HS 100mg Powder for Injection together can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of adalimumab and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneInfliximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
The combined use of Infliximab and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of infliximab and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneNatalizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
The combined use of Natalizumab and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Natalizumab and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, If you experience any symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning when urinating, contact your doctor immediately. In addition, get immediate medical care if you feel progressively weakening on one side of the body, clumsiness in your limbs, vision disturbances, confusion, or changes in your thinking, memory, or personality. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneDesirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
The combined use of Desirudin and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes haemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Desirudin and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneClarithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with HS 100mg Powder for Injection:
The combined use of Clarithromycin and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can increase the blood levels of HS 100mg Powder for Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Clarithromycin and HS 100mg Powder for Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts(the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision), menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • CARBENOXOLONE
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  • BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE

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Special Advise

  • HS 100mg Powder for Injection may increase the risk of infections, especially if taken for a long duration, as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while on treatment with HS 100mg Powder for Injection.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid the consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

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