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PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Vicortisone 200mg 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.

Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg 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

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The interaction of Vicortisone 200mg Injection with alcohol is unknown. Please discuss this with your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

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If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg Injection. If you are advised to continue breastfeeding while on treatment with Vicortisone 200mg Injection, your baby will need extra checks to ensure she/he is not being affected by Vicortisone 200mg Injection.

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Driving

Caution

Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg 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

Vicortisone 200mg Injection should be administered carefully to children as prolonged use may interfere with the growth and development of children and cause cataracts.

About Vicortisone 200mg Injection

Vicortisone 200mg 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. Vicortisone 200mg 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).

Vicortisone 200mg 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.

Vicortisone 200mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg Injection. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving Vicortisone 200mg Injection. If you have an infection, avoid receiving Vicortisone 200mg Injection; if you develop any new infection while on treatment with Vicortisone 200mg Injection, consult a doctor.

Uses of Vicortisone 200mg Injection

Allergic and inflammatory conditions

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Medicinal Benefits

Vicortisone 200mg Injection contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Vicortisone 200mg 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. Vicortisone 200mg 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). Vicortisone 200mg Injection may be used in combination with other adrenal cortex hormones.

Directions for Use

Vicortisone 200mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg Injection. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before receiving Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg Injection and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with Vicortisone 200mg Injection, consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
Taking Iopamidol and Vicortisone 200mg Injection together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vicortisone 200mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
Combining Mifepristone and Vicortisone 200mg Injection can reduce the effects of Vicortisone 200mg Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vicortisone 200mg 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.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
The combined use of Desirudin and Vicortisone 200mg Injection can increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes haemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Desirudin and Vicortisone 200mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
The combined use of Arsenic trioxide and Vicortisone 200mg Injection can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Arsenic trioxide and Vicortisone 200mg Injection can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
The combined use of Leflunomide and Vicortisone 200mg Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of leflunomide and Vicortisone 200mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
Co-administration of Vicortisone 200mg Injection and Ofloxacin can result in tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vicortisone 200mg Injection and Ofloxacin together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have pain, swelling, or inflammation in a muscle location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
Coadministration of baricitinib and Vicortisone 200mg Injection can raise the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, baricitinib can be taken with Vicortisone 200mg Injection if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort or burning when you urinate, abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
The combined use of Natalizumab and Vicortisone 200mg Injection can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Natalizumab and Vicortisone 200mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
Taking Gemifloxacin and Vicortisone 200mg Injection together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of gemifloxacin and Vicortisone 200mg 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.
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How does the drug interact with Vicortisone 200mg Injection:
Taking Grepafloxacin and Vicortisone 200mg Injection together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of grepafloxacin and Vicortisone 200mg 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.

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Special Advise

  • Vicortisone 200mg 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 Vicortisone 200mg 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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